A catheter system for long-term intravenous infusion in unrestrained rats.
An intravenous catheter system for long-term (at least 6-8 weeks) parenteral nutrition of unrestrained rats is described. The apparatus is inexpensive and can be constructed from commonly available materials.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000662:veterinary*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior