A device to protect indwelling catheters in miniature swine.
A simple, sturdy metal box was designed and utilized to protect indwelling central venous and aortic arch catheters in miniature swine. These catheters were easily maintained for 14 days in unrestrained, free-roaming animals while precise amounts of fluids were infused, serial blood samples were taken, and blood pressure recordings and cardiac output measurements were made.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D013537:Sutures; D013552:Swine