Techniques for the chronic cannulation of the jugular vein in mice

Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1979 Jul;11(1):115-8. doi: 10.1016/0091-3057(79)90307-1.

Abstract

The use of chronic intravenous cannulae implanted in the jugular vein of mice utilizing techniques previously developed for larger rodents is discussed. Two cannula designs and a chronic infusion chamber are illustrated. Cannula insertion depths for mice of three strains and various body weights, and estimates of operative mortality and cannula durability are given.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
  • Catheters, Indwelling / instrumentation
  • Catheters, Indwelling / methods
  • Catheters, Indwelling / veterinary*
  • Jugular Veins*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C3H
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Mice, Inbred DBA