A novel method for easy and reliable endotracheal intubation in the mouse
- VernacularTitle:一种简捷可靠的小鼠气管插管新方法
- Author:
Lihui LIU
;
Lingyu YE
;
Yuanming TAN
;
Zhaoqian LIU
;
Hatton WILLIAM
;
Dayue DUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intubation,intratracheal/ methods
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore a safe and efficient method for endotracheal intubation in mice.Methods A small longitudinal incision was made in the middle of the neck in rats.After the trachea was exposed,the rats were undergone endotracheal intubation and the operation was completed in about 1 min.Results The success rate of intubation was 100% in over 1300 cases.Conclusion The whole procedure can be finished by one person without extra equipment and special mouse position.This novel and efficient method can significantly improve the success rate in using mice as animal models for in vivo studies.
