A method for continuous infusion and blood sampling in unanaesthetized rats.
We describe a technique for long-term cardiac catheterization and blood sampling in unanaesthetized rats. The use of metabolism cage and swivel joint-equipped infusion system allows also continuous infusion of fluids in freely-moving animals.
Stoynev
A G
AG
Department of Physiology, Scientific Medico-Biological Institute, Medical Academy, Sofia.
Ikonomov
O C
OC
D000818:Animals; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D051381:Rats