title: Orotracheal intubation of rats by transillumination.
abstract: We described a new technique of orotracheal intubation in the rat. This technique is performed under direct vision by transillumination to obtain a better view of the rat's small and distant vocal cords. We also emphasize overextension of the neck to allow for a more direct path to the animal's trachea. This technique is easily learned, is atraumatic, and does not depend on expensive equipment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Montreal Heart Institute, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cambron
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Latulippe
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cartier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007830:Larynx; D051381:Rats; D014172:Transillumination / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*