Name: VBA1 Veterinary Apnea Alarm - LumaVet
SKU: VBA1

In-line apnea alarm for intubated veterinary patients, delivering a sound-and-light alert after 15 seconds without a breath.

Product Overview

VBA1 veterinary apnea alarm - in-line airway sensor with transparent elbow adapter and rechargeable alarm base

The VBA1 is a compact, self-contained apnea alarm that connects directly between the endotracheal tube and the anesthesia machine breathing circuit. An internal sensor detects each breath passing through the airway adapter; when no breath is detected for 15 seconds, the unit triggers a combined audible and visual alarm.

At 200 g with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery and USB charging, the VBA1 adds a dedicated respiratory safety layer to every anesthetic procedure without cables to a monitor or mains power. It suits general practice surgery, dental procedures, imaging under anesthesia, and recovery of intubated canine and feline patients.

Key Features

In-line fit: connects between the endotracheal tube and the anesthesia machine circuit with no additional wiring
15-second apnea detection: alarm triggers when the patient stops breathing for 15 seconds
Automatic re-arming: monitoring continues automatically when breathing resumes within the 15-second window
Dual alarm: audible alarm plus red indicator light
Infrared touch switch: a single touch on the top button activates the unit once connected
Auto shut-off: after disconnection or sustained apnea the alarm sounds for 20 seconds, then the unit powers down to conserve battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium battery with USB charging and red / green charge-status indication
Compact 140 × 100 × 52 mm body at 200 g — sits on the circuit without dragging on the endotracheal tube

Visual Evidence & Media

VBA1 apnea alarm connected between the endotracheal tube and the anesthesia breathing circuit of an intubated canine patient — VBA1 fitted in-line between the endotracheal tube and breathing circuit of an intubated canine patient

VBA1 apnea alarm main unit shown with its USB charging cable — Main unit with transparent airway adapter and USB charging cable

Clinical demonstration: VBA1 monitoring spontaneous breathing of an intubated canine patient under inhalation anesthesia (clip without audio)

Technical Specifications

Function	Apnea (breathing cessation) alarm for intubated patients
Connection	In-line between endotracheal tube and anesthesia machine breathing circuit
Apnea Alarm Delay	15 s without a detected breath
Automatic Re-arming	Monitoring resumes when breathing recovers within the 15 s window
Alarm Type	Sound and light (dual alarm)
Auto Shut-off	After disconnection or cessation of breathing: 15 s pause, alarm sounds for 20 s, then automatic shut-off
Switch	Infrared touch switch on top of unit; power on / off
Power	Built-in rechargeable lithium battery; USB charging
Charge Indication	Red light on while charging; green light on when fully charged
Cleaning	Wipe with alcohol after use and dry with a cotton cloth; do not immerse or autoclave
Dimensions	140 × 100 × 52 mm
Weight	200 g
Battery Runtime	[TBC]
Airway Connector Size	[TBC]

Clinical Applications

Apnea surveillance during inhalation anesthesia in canine and feline patients
Additional respiratory safety layer in practices without capnography on every anesthesia station
Dental prophylaxis and extraction procedures, where the anesthetist’s attention is split with the procedure
Diagnostic imaging under anesthesia, where the patient is out of direct view
Recovery phase monitoring while the patient remains intubated

Workflow & Operating Notes

Connect the VBA1 between the endotracheal tube and the anesthesia machine breathing circuit
Touch the top button to activate the unit once connected to the patient
If the patient stops breathing for 15 seconds, the sound-and-light alarm triggers; monitoring continues automatically once breathing resumes within the 15-second window
After disconnection from the patient, the unit pauses for 15 seconds, sounds for 20 seconds, then shuts off automatically
Charging: on USB connection the unit enters start-up mode (red and green lights flash with a short tone), then charging mode — red light while charging, green when full
Cleaning: wipe with alcohol after each use and dry with a cotton cloth; do not immerse or autoclave

Package Contents

1 × VBA1 apnea alarm main unit with airway adapter
1 × USB charging cable
1 × Instruction leaflet

Downloads & Documentation

Product brochure and user manual are available on request — contact our sales team.

Why Choose the VBA1

Workflow efficiency: in-line fit with no monitor, cables, or mains power — activate with one touch and proceed with induction
Clinical accuracy: a fixed 15-second apnea threshold gives an objective alert independent of staff observation of chest excursion
Practice economics: adds dedicated apnea surveillance to every anesthesia station at a fraction of the footprint of a full monitor

Warranty & Support

Warranty terms for the main unit are confirmed at the time of order. Probes, cuffs, cables and other accessories follow standard wear-item terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the VBA1 connect?: Between the endotracheal tube and the anesthesia machine breathing circuit, so every inspiration and expiration passes through its airway adapter.
When does the alarm trigger?: When no breath is detected for 15 seconds. If breathing resumes within the 15-second window, the unit automatically continues monitoring.
Does it replace a capnograph or multi-parameter monitor?: No. The VBA1 is a dedicated apnea alarm. It complements, rather than replaces, capnography, pulse oximetry, and other anesthetic monitoring.
How is it powered and charged?: By a built-in rechargeable lithium battery charged over USB. The red light indicates charging and the green light indicates a full charge.
How should it be cleaned between patients?: Wipe with alcohol after use and dry with a cotton cloth. Do not immerse the unit or sterilize it in an autoclave.