title: A procedure for intravenous injection using external jugular vein in Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus).
abstract: The Mongolian gerbil is commonly used in medical research. Intravenous administration of compounds in gerbils is difficult as tail vein injection sites are not visible. The present study describes a method for intravenous administration into the jugular vein in Mongolian gerbil by using an 'over-the-needle' catheter under anaesthesia. The catheter penetrates the pectoral muscle and is easily inserted into the vein. The method is simple and avoids extensive surgery in the animals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Integrative Pharmacology, AstraZeneca R&D Mölndal, Mölndal, Sweden. Dorota.Kakol-Palm@astrazeneca.com
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kakol Palm
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Holländer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D005849:Gerbillinae; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007601:Jugular Veins; D007756:Laboratory Animal Science / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male