A comparative study of four permanent cannulation procedures in rats

Luka Peternel1, Spela Skrajnar, Manica Cerne

  • 1Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Verovskova 57, 1529 Ljubljana, Slovenia. luka.peternel@sandoz.com

Summary

Food consumption (FC) is the most sensitive indicator for assessing recovery after vascular catheterization in rats. Jugular vein, femoral vein, and dual jugular/duodenum cannulations achieve 75-85% catheter patency within 10 days.

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