Chronic intravenous cannulas for rats

James R. Weeks, John D. Davis

Journal of Applied Physiology · 1964 · 203 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

The intravascular portion was made of silicone rubber, passed down the external jugular vein into the right heart. The remainder was made of polyethylene, brought subcutaneously to the back of the neck. Most cannulas remained functional for many weeks. silicone rubber cannulas Submitted on October 3, 1963