title: Techniques for the chronic cannulation of the jugular vein in mice.
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: 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