Simple flow-thru swivel for infusions into unrestrained animals

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Surgical Instrumentation
• Animal Research Techniques

Background:

• Unrestrained animal studies often require continuous fluid infusion.
• Existing swivels can be complex or expensive.
• A need exists for a simple, cost-effective fluid infusion solution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the construction of a novel flow-thru swivel.
• To provide a simple and efficient method for fluid infusion in animal models.
• To utilize readily available materials for swivel fabrication.

Main Methods:

• Assembly of a flow-thru swivel using disposable plastic syringes.
• Integration of disposable needles into the swivel design.
• Testing the functionality of the constructed swivel for fluid infusion.

Main Results:

• A functional and efficient flow-thru swivel was successfully constructed.
• The method proved simple and cost-effective.
• The swivel design is suitable for fluid infusion in unrestrained animals.

Conclusions:

• The described method offers a practical solution for fluid infusion in animal research.
• Disposable syringes and needles provide a viable alternative for constructing research equipment.
• This innovation can facilitate more complex physiological studies in freely moving subjects.