Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation

The spritztube: A new device for extraglottic intubation of rabbits

The Spritztube (ST) is an extraglottic airway device developed for humans. The aim of the study was to design an ST for rabbits and to evaluate its feasibility. The study was divided into two phases. Phase I: anatomical study on...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & IntubationAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Lambertini, C., Grandis, A., De Silva, M. et al. 2023. The spritztube: A new device for extraglottic intubation of rabbits. Animals 13(1), 156.

Retrospective comparison of the effects of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube on some cardio-respiratory variables in pet rabbits undergoing anaesthesia for elective gonadectomy

Endotracheal intubation in rabbits is challenging and supraglottic airway devices, such as laryngeal masks (LMA), represent an alternative as they are easy to insert, and do not stimulate the larynx requiring therefore a lighter plane of anaesthesia for their insertion...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Bellini, L., Schrank, M., Veladiano, I. A. et al. 2023. Retrospective comparison of the effects of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube on some cardio-respiratory variables in pet rabbits undergoing anaesthesia for elective gonadectomy. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 65(1), 10.

Five hot topics in refinement of nonhuman primate neuroscience research

Members of the North American 3Rs Collaborative (NA3RsC) refinement initiative have chosen to summarize developments in five hot topics of interest: 1. Tips for welfare-friendly transport, chairing, and restraint; 2. Guidance on refining food and fluid control; 3. Protective caps...

Year Published: 2022Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Handling, Husbandry & Management, Imaging & Electrophysiological Recording, Relocation & Transport, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buckmaster, C. L., Levesque, D., LaFollette, M. et al. 2022. Five hot topics in refinement of nonhuman primate neuroscience research. Laboratory Animal Science Professional 10(1) (January/February), 24-26.

Does using an endotracheal tube or a supraglottic airway device result in better unassisted ventilation in rabbits?

Both endotracheal tubes and supraglottic airway devices appear to provide adequate unassisted ventilation in anaesthetised rabbits. However, it is highly recommended that a capnograph is used with both airway devices to monitor ventilation changes, especially if using a supraglottic airway...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Bruce, H., Brennan, M. 2021. Does using an endotracheal tube or a supraglottic airway device result in better unassisted ventilation in rabbits? Veterinary Record 189(7), 289-290.

V-Gel® guided endotracheal intubation in rabbits

Background: General anesthesia in rabbits is associated with higher morbidity and mortality relative to other mammalian species commonly anesthetized. Unique challenges related to endotracheal intubation (ETI) in rabbits contribute to this risk. Objective: To improve the safety of ETI in...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Fusco, A., Douglas, H., Barba, A. et al. 2021. V-Gel® guided endotracheal intubation in rabbits. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8, 684624.

Refining procedures within regulatory toxicology studies: Improving animal welfare and data

During the development of potential new medicines or agrochemicals, an assessment of the safety profile to humans and environmental species is conducted using a range of different in silico and in vitro techniques in conjunction with metabolism and toxicity studies...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, HousingAnimal Type: Dog, Fish, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Prior, H., Blunt, H., Crossman, L. et al. 2021. Refining procedures within regulatory toxicology studies: Improving animal welfare and data. Animals 11(11), 3057.

Comparison of the effects of osmotic pump implantation with subcutaneous injection for administration of drugs after total body irradiation in mice

The increasing potential for radiation exposure from nuclear accidents or terrorist activities has intensified the need to develop pharmacologic countermeasures against injury from total body irradiation (TBI). Many initial experiments to develop and test these countermeasures utilize murine irradiation models....

Year Published: 2021Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Disease/Experimental Model, Drug/Substance AdministrationAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Koch, A. L., Rusnak, M., Peachee, K. et al. 2021. Comparison of the effects of osmotic pump implantation with subcutaneous injection for administration of drugs after total body irradiation in mice. Laboratory Animals 55(2), 142-149.

Effects of pair housing on patency of jugular catheters in rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Chronic vascular access devices are widely used in a variety of species for repeated blood sampling or substance administration. Jugular catheters are commonly used for studying addiction-related behaviors in rats. Rats with catheters have historically been individually housed for the...

Year Published: 2021Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, External Bodily Equipment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Krueger, L. D., Chang, S. E., Motoc, M. et al. 2021. Effects of pair housing on patency of jugular catheters in rats (Rattus norvegicus). JAALAS 60(3), 357-364.

Surgery refinements improve success rates in rat bile collection

This poster compares the model success rates using 2 different housing regimes during recovery from surgery. Catheters were placed in the bile duct to collect bile; a second catheter was secured into the duodenum where artificial bile salts were infused....

Year Published: 2020Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & IntubationAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Van Wijk, H., Haida, D., Duncan, C. et al. 2020. Surgery refinements improve success rates in rat bile collection. Animal Technology and Welfare 19(3), 251-254.

Conscious urine sampling and quantification from indwelling catheterization of female Yucatan swine

In addition to routine diagnostic testing of urine for health status, data from urine collection is often necessary to support various nutritional, metabolic, biochemical, and physiologic studies. Collection methods can be stressful to the animal (manual restraint), may require sedation...

Year Published: 2019Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Cannulation, Catheterization, & IntubationAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Bogins, C., Beale, C. 2019. Conscious urine sampling and quantification from indwelling catheterization of female Yucatan swine. Laboratory Animal Science Professional 7(3) (September), 44-46.