Method to perform IV injections on mice using the facial vein.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-30-2007
Abstract
A novel technique for gaining IV access in a mouse model is presented. Using a cut-down approach, the facial vein is identified through an incision from anterior to the external auditory meatus to posterior to the lateral ispilateral canthus. A small gage needle (30gauge) may be inserted to inject medications. A high success rate (93%) as determined by direct visualization is achieved. The technique would prove especially useful for animals slated for kinematic testing as the incision does not interfere with the animal's ventral surface.
Volume
164
Issue
2
First Page
304
Last Page
307
ISSN
0165-0270
Published In/Presented At
Levene, H. B., Zhang, M., Erb, C. J., Jallo, J. I., Loftus, C. M., & Tuma, R. F. (2007). Method to perform IV injections on mice using the facial vein. Journal of neuroscience methods, 164(2), 304–307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2007.05.007
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
17574682
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article