Microsurgery on the Laboratory Rat, Volume 1: Permanent Cannulation of the Jugular Vein

Description: This technique enables continuous blood sampling from the general circulation of the freely moving rat. It also enables, infusion of fluids in this general circulation without distributing or handling the animal. This video film shows the principle of the technique by means of computer-animation. Subsequently, the operation is shown in great detail, using 3 professional cameras (surgeon's view, total view and microscopic view). Features: The place of incision is located; The incision is made; The jugular vein is located and mobilized over a small distance; Ligatures are placed, the hole in the vein is made and the cannulae inserted; Finally, the wound is closed and the taking of bloodsamples is explained by computer-animation and shown in detail in realistic pictures.

Comments & References: Part of a series of 10 video films, available on DVDs. Accompanies the Manual of Microsurgery on the Laboratory Rat, describing general and experimental microsurgical techniques. Please see record numbers 3907, 3908, 3909, 3910 and 3912, 3913, 3914, 3915, 3916 for the other 9 DVDs in this series. See also record number 4951 for The Microsurgical Developments PVC-RAT simulator and record number 5392 for REMOTE, an interactive patient monitoring system available on CD-ROM.

Price: Each DVD: Euro 149.00; Complete set of 10 DVDs (including a free copy of REMOTE): Euro 1400.00. Prices do not include taxes. Handling costs: Euro 9.50


Version: 1994