A procedure for intravenous injection using external jugular vein in Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus)
By Palm, D.K. - Hollander, P.
| Record number: | 1400198 |
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| Category: | laboratory animals - Meriones unguiculatus - methodology - precision - laboratory techniques - animal use reduction - gerbils - intravenous injection - jugular vein - surgery |
The Mongolian gerbil is commonly used in medical research. Intravenous administration of compounds in gerbils is difficult as tail vein injection sites are not visible. The present study describes a method for intravenous administration into the jugular vein in Mongolian gerbil by using an 'over-the-needle' catheter under anaesthesia. The catheter penetrates the pectoral muscle and is easily inserted into the vein. The method is simple and avoids extensive surgery in the animals.
Issued: July 2007
Journal Title: Laboratory animals
ISSN: 0023-6772
Volume issue: 41 v. 3 no.
Pages: 403 - 405
AGRICOLA identifier: IND43938612
DOI identifier: 10.1258/002367707781282721
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