An anaesthetic mask for use on guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) in a stereotaxic frame: technical note.
A mask was designed to allow inhalation anaesthesia to be used on guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) whilst placed in a stereotaxic frame. To date, anaesthesia has been maintained in approximately 60 animals using this method, with no mortalities.
Klapwyk
J C
JC
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Harlow, Essex, UK.
Pallett
M J
MJ
Roberts
C
C
D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D004867:Equipment Design; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008297:Male; D008397:Masks; D008733:Methoxyflurane; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques
D008733:Methoxyflurane