Techniques for the chronic cannulation of the jugular vein in mice.
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.
D000818:Animals; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008809:Mice, Inbred C3H; D008810:Mice, Inbred C57BL; D008811:Mice, Inbred DBA