A) First Phase: Induction

Animal(s) are placed in the induction chamber where they are initially anesthetized with an exact concentration of anesthetic, typically isoflurane

B) Second Phase: Maintenance

Anesthetized animal transferred from the induction chamber onto a surgical bed with a breathing device and mask that supplies a constant flow of anesthetic gas to keep the animal safely anesthetized during procedures.

C) Third Phase: Recovery

Animal is placed in a clean chamber for recovery.