Intensobox – oxygen cage and ICU for animals

Intensobox
+ Automated oxygen supply
+ Thermal management
+ Climate control for intensive care patients

Rapid oxygen supply for emergency patients

Rapid oxygen supply is the main goal of intensive care medicine. The Intensobox animal oxygen cage provides the patient with the required amount of oxygen in the shortest possible time.

The computer-controlled system in combination with the airtight cage optimizes oxygen consumption to a minimum. Sensors are used to automatically regulate oxygen, carbon dioxide, humidity, air and floor temperature, thus providing maximum safety.

Features of the Intensobox animal oxygen cage

Modern sensor technology: Maximum safety for your patients thanks to multiple sensors for climate and oxygen control.

Easy to maintain: The Intensobox oxygen kennels are designed to be service-friendly and easy to clean.

WiFi-capable: Our team can perform remote maintenance on your Intensobox via internet.

Sustainable: The installed sensors are not consumables and do not need to be calibrated at great expense. Parts can be repaired without great effort and replaced in small modules, in most cases by the user himself. This saves costs and protects the environment.

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Set-up and handling of the Intensobox

In this video we will explain the handling and usage of the oxygen cage Intensobox.

Treatment of emergency care patients

Dr. René Dörfelt (University of Munich) is Veterinary Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care. In this video he explains how to treat patients that are in need of oxygen and his experience with the Intensobox.

Configure your individual Intensobox

Individual customization: Our Intensobox oxygen kennel can be adapted to your needs in various sizes. The Intensobox is stackable and can be combined with other boxes.

Infinite options: Customization options range from the length of the base, the position and number of medical equipment rails, the various feet, to trim and panels. In addition, we accommodate your changes during the construction of the Intensobox.

Special design: A configuration of multiple Intensoboxes in one unit or the combination of Open Cages with one or more Intensoboxes is possible. 

Measurements in/cm (w x h x d) 

Size
IN: External (wxh, d 28,81in)
IN: Internal (wxh, d 25,59in)
CM: External (wxh, d 73,2cm)
CM: Internal (wxh, d 63,2cm)
S
25,27x31,53
22,04x22,04
64,2x80,1
53,6x54,0
M
37,08x31,53
33,85x22,04
94,2x80,1
83,6x54,0
L
47,89x31,53
45,66x22,04
124,4x80,1
113,8x54,0
XL
47,89x39,40
45,66x29,92
124,4x100,1
113,8x74,0
XXL
60,70x39,40
57,48x29,92
154,4x100,1
144,0x74,0

Please note that the installation depth, i.e. the total depth of the Intensobox, is approx. 78 cm. This is due to the drainage hose behind the box and the door closures.

Accessories for the Intensobox

Door-in-door
Easy access to the patient and less oxygen consumption
Double socket
Can be placed individually, as e.g. on the back
Feet
Height adjustable from 13-15cm (5,1-5,9in)
Wheels
2 pieces braked, 2 pieces unbraked
Frame with wheels
Made of stainless steel, for a flexible usage of the ICU. Available for box size S/M.
Frame with feet
Made of stainless steel with welded frame and feet. Available for box size S/M.
Horizontal medical rail
25*10mm (0,9*0,39in), for infusion pumps
Vertical medical rail
Round tube Ø18mm (0,7in), for infusion bag holder
Infusion bag holder
To be placed in the vertical medical rail
Partition wall
Available for sizes M/L or XL/XXL
Soda lime tray
Larger drawer for the Intensobox with a higher capacity

Technology of our Intensobox animal oxygen cage

Intensive care unit for animals: The Intensobox is an oxygen cage that gots the ability to think for itself. Through various sensors an automatic oxygen control takes place. 

Full control: Oxygen application has become an indispensable part of modern intensive care medicine. However, oxygen boxes are often a risk due to high temperatures and uncontrollable oxygen and CO₂ levels. The latest generation of oxygen boxes solves these problems with modern sensor and control technology. 

  • Usability

    Thanks to the intuitive touchscreen you can make multiple settings on the Intensobox for oxygen concentration, air temperature, floor heating, visual and audible alarms, and remote maintenance via WiFi and network. The Intensobox offers both a cable and tube inlet for infusion tubes, as well as smooth surfaces and rounded edges for easy cleaning. The LED light can be set in day mode (blue) and night mode (red) and is dimmable.

  • Sensor technology

    Several sensors are installed in the Intensobox including in a so-called rebreathing system. The automatic absorption of used oxygen is measured with the help of a sensor in the soda lime drawer. The soda lime binds the carbon dioxide from the breathing air, if the soda lime is used up the sensor will indicate it. In addition, two sensor-controlled floor heaters (30-43°C) are installed in the Intensobox to ensure constant warmth.

  • Control technology

    The Intensobox automatically regulates the oxygen supply from 20-70%. Flooding with oxygen takes about one minute, depending on the size of the Intensobox. In addition, the Intensobox reliably measures the patient’s oxygen consumption.

  • Heat management

    The Intensobox provides automatic cooling and dehumidification. The air temperature is regulated between 19-25°C. The sealed doors create an airtight room without external environmental impact.
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Why does the patient need oxygen?

  • Rapid stabilization of emergency patients

    Rapid tissue oxygenation is essential for intensive care patients after surgery or indications such as shock, anemia, asthma, trauma, and in many other critical conditions. The faster and higher the tissue oxygenation, the faster and safer the recovery.

    The Intensobox is a closed computer-controlled intensive regeneration station. Within one minute, an oxygen concentration of 21% up to 95% can be provided on demand to rapidly oxigenate patients. The floor heating which is accurately regulated also enables safe and rapid warming and thus faster regeneration of critical patients.

  • Safe stabilization even of long-term patients

    Intensive care patients often need time to be fully stabilized. Optimized environmental conditions significantly accelerate the healing process. Rapidly stabilized patients lead directly to cost savings. The computer-controlled Intensobox regenerates the oxygen-enriched air and keeps the temperature constant. Key feature are:

    • O₂ regulation
    • CO₂ absorption
    • Air temperature control
    • Humidity control

    The Intensobox can also be used to stabilize critical patients overnight.

  • Oxygen is vital power

    Pulmonary hyperoxia has been shown to shorten the ICU stay, reduce organ failure, and decrease mortality in critically ill patients and after major surgery.

    The administration of oxygen in acute life-threatening situations represents a decades-old cornerstone of emergency medicine. The fact that the oxygen concentration can easily be increased from as low as 21% in the surrounding air to a multiple thereof, allows rapid treatment of hypoxic conditions of various kinds in a simple manner. At the same time, an increased supply of oxygen in the breathing air can also compensate to some extent for deficits in oxygen transport and oxygen availability on a cellular level.

    The level of oxygen demand of a tissue is determined by the functional state of the individual cells. Thus, stress, pain, fever, trauma, defense against infections, etc. lead to an increase in oxygen consumption, whereas sleep, sedatives, anesthetics, cooling, etc. lead to its decrease.

Comparison of different systems for O₂-application

With its computer-controlled, automatic system, the Intensobox regulates everything for your patient: maximum oxygen supply, safe CO₂ removal, optimal humidity. The patient does not have to wear an annoying collar or nasal probe and can simply relax on the integrated floor heating. Due to the constant measurement of the air values inside the Intensobox, the patient is optimally supplied to recover faster and more stable.

Möglichkeiten der Sauerstoffadministration
Features
Intensobox
Oxygen collar
Closed box
Nasal probe
CO₂-safety
+++
0
---
+++
Overheating
+++
0
---
+++
Air humidity
+++
0
---
0
Usability
+++
---
0
---
Tolerated by animal
+++
---
+++
---
Temperature-controlled patient heating
integrated floor heating
poss. heating mat/plate
n.a.
poss. heating mat/plate
Flooding speed
1 minute
1 minute
40 minutes
instantly
Maximum O₂-concentration
95% **
30-40% *
ca. 30% **
30-50% *
Oxygen measuring
yes
no
no
no

+++ (very good), 0 (average), — (insufficient/poss. danger)

* Erhardt, H., Haberstroh, Anästhesie und Analgesie beim Klein- und Heimtier. Vol. 2. 2011.
** Measuring as of ISO 9001.

“As we want to ensure optimal care and monitoring for our emergency patients, we have been looking for the perfect oxygen box for a long time. With the Intensobox we have finally found it and are convinced again with every use that we have made the right decision. Many thanks to the IntensoVet team, who always advised us quickly and with expertise.”

Janine-Schiefelbein

Janine Schiefelbein

ARC Animal Referral Center Switzerland

“The boxes have taken our intensive care to another level. The operation is very simple and intuitive. We are more than satisfied with the workmanship and service.”

Dr. Maximiljan W. Krauß​

Dr. Maximiljan W. Krauß

Veterinary clinic Düsseldorf

“We are very happy to work with the Intensoboxes; the oxygen boxes have become an important part of our daily work. It is particularly practical that the oxygen concentration is infinitely variable. In addition, overheating does not occur. We are very satisfied with the Intensoboxes, because we can rely on the functionality due to good workmanship. There is also the possibility of remote maintenance. The devices are in intensive use and, due to their well thought-out concept, they facilitate the work of our employees.”

Dr. Korbinian Pieper

Dr. Korbinian Pieper

Veterinary clinic Oberhaching

“We are very satisfied with the 150x80cm Intensobox, which we have been using since July 2020. Intensovet responded to our special requests during production and implemented them according to our ideas. The cooperation was very uncomplicated. During the treatment with the Intensobox we can observe a fast improvement of the patients’ condition. The oxygen box facilitates our everyday life in the intensive care unit by a very good stabilization and insight on the patient. Patients do not overheat and the humidity remains in the normal range even during long use. The operation on the display is intuitive and very simple. The box is robustly built and easy to clean.”

Esther Hassdenteufel

Dr. med. vet. Esther Haßdenteufel

Clinic for veterinary medicine of the University of Giessen

References 

Vet clinic in Germany (2024): Four Intensoboxes in combination

  • Total width: 2,18m / Total height: 1,70m
  • 3x Intensoboxes size M
  • 1x Intensobox size L
  • Equipment: Double sockets, door-in-door, feet and baseboard.

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Vet clinic in Switzerland (2024): Seven Intensoboxes in combination 

  • 4x Intensoboxes size S
  • 3x Intensoboxes size M
  • 1x Intensoboxes size M on wheels (separately)
  • Equipment: Double sockets, door-in-door, horizontal medical rail, infusion stands.

Please click through the pictures for an enlarged view.

Vet clinic in Germany (2021): Three Intensoboxes in combination

  • 1x Intensobox size S
  • 1x Intensobox size M
  • 1x Intensobox size L
  • Equipment: Side extension with double socket and vertical medical rail, horizontal medical rail.

Please click through the pictures for an enlarged view.

FAQ 

  • What is the Intensobox intended for?

    • Rapid stabilisation of emergencies
    • Stabilisation of long-term patients
    • Patients with hypoxia
    • Patients with respiratory or lung problems
    • Patients who do not accept nasogastric tubes or other forms of oxygen administration

  • What are the advantages of the Intensobox?

    • Very fast flooding speed
    • Easy handling
    • Very silent operation
    • Soda lime control
    • No calibration of the sensors necessary
    • Remote maintenance service via the Internet
    • Sufficient cooling and dehumidification capacity, even for larger patients
    • Compact and configurable in combination with other sizes
    • No hidden surfaces to clean (e.g. the cooling mechanism)

  • How long does the Intensobox need to be flooded with oxygen?

    Intensoboxes are characterised by the fact that high oxygen concentrations can be achieved very quickly. Depending on the size of the cage, concentrations of over 50 % can be achieved in less than two minutes.

  • I have a problem with the Intensobox. How can I have maintenance carried out?

    No regular servicing is necessary as long-lasting sensors are installed in the Intensobox. Remote maintenance is possible via LAN or WLAN. With your authorisation, one of our employees will connect to your Intensobox and carry out the remote maintenance.

  • How often do I need to calibrate the sensor?

    The sensors are very durable and only need to be calibrated every six months.

  • How much oxygen does the Intensobox use?

    The amount of oxygen required naturally depends on the size of the Intensobox, the patient and the treatment in each case.
    The consumption shown below is therefore only a rough indicator.
    Size S, interior: 183 litres, consumption: approx. 60 litres/hour.
    Size M, interior: 285 litres, consumption: approx. 100 litres/hour.
    Size L, interior: 388 litres, consumption: approx. 135 litres/hour
    Size XL, interior: 532 litres, consumption: approx. 185 litres/hour
    Size XXL, interior: 673 litres, consumption: approx. 235 litres/hour.

  • What is the CO2 alarm limit at which the Intensobox becomes noticeable?

    The CO2 alarm limit is set to 5,000 ppm at the factory, although this can be adjusted by the customer.

  • Is there a weight limit?

    No, the Intensobox has no general weight limit for animals. However, the size of the Intensobox should correspond to the size of the animal, i.e. the animal should have enough space and should not be squeezed in.

  • Can the partition walls of the Intensobox be retrofitted?

    The partitions within an Intensobox are only available for sizes M/L and XL/XXL. The partitions must be screwed into the cage ceiling and the rear wall of the cage using hinges, which is why subsequent assembly is possible but quite complicated for most customers. If you are considering partitions, please take this into account in advance when ordering.

  • Which connections are generally required?

    The Intensobox requires a standard household power supply and an oxygen connection.

  • Are country-specific connections included?

    We will supply country-specific connections for electricity and oxygen. If you cannot indicate the type of connection you require, we will be happy to help you.

  • What exactly is needed to drain the condensation water?

    The drain hose on the back of the Intensobox should remain accessible. Depending on the use and size of the Intensobox, you can expect approx. 1 litre of condensation water in three months.

  • What distances should be observed within a room when placing the Intensobox?

    The distance to the rear wall should be at least 8 cm, for radiators at least 15 cm. If you wish to attach an optional lateral appliance rail, please note that this measures a further 14 cm to the side. In addition, there may be appliances that you want to attach to this rail. You should therefore allow sufficient space at the back and sides of the Intensobox.

  • What must be considered during installation or transport within a building?

    The installation depth, i.e. the total depth of the Intensobox, is approx. 78 cm. This is due to the waste water hose behind the box as well as the door locks. For transport, for example through doors or passages, the doors can be unhinged if necessary.

  • Is the Intensobox also available on wheels?

    Yes, the Intensobox can also be mounted on wheels or a frame with wheels. However, the larger the Intensobox is, the more difficult it is to move it. Here you have to decide on a case-by-case basis what makes sense. We will be happy to advise you.
    Please note that we do not sell Intensoboxes on wheels to the US for liability reasons.

  • What is the soda lime for? Is it really necessary?

    The soda lime is absolutely necessary to control the CO2 (carbon dioxide) content in the air. As the Intensobox is a closed system in which high oxygen concentrations are to be achieved, the CO2 content in the air must be measured and regulated. Any addition or circulation with the ambient air would reduce the oxygen content in the Intensobox and lead to increased oxygen consumption. The Intensobox continuously monitors the soda lime and issues an alarm if it needs to be changed.

  • How does the connection with oxygen work?

    The Intensobox can be operated with a central oxygen supply as well as with a medical or technical oxygen cylinder or an oxygen concentrator. An oxygen connection with a pressure of 4 – 6 bar or 400 – 600 kPa should be available for the Intensobox. We generally recommend a centralised oxygen supply with a buffer tank that is larger than the selected Intensobox volume. Alternatively, an oxygen cylinder with 50 litres and 200 bar can be used. Oxygen concentrators are possible, but cannot achieve the high oxygen capacity, which means that flooding the Intensobox takes considerably longer.

  • Do you need a cylinder pressure reducer?

    The required pressure for the Intensobox is 4 – 6 bar or 400 – 600 kPa. If your system or bottle has a higher outlet pressure, a pressure reducer is required.

  • Do you need an oxygen concentrator?

    Operation with an oxygen concentrator is possible in most cases, but flooding is very slow and relatively uncontrolled as the box cannot control the oxygen concentrator.

Do you have further questions about the Intensobox oxygen kennel?

Please contact us for a free consultation!