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The use of a biopsy punch in surgical preparation of drug self-administering animals

Year: 1994

Type: article

Abstract: This report describes a simple surgical method of exiting an implanted intravenous catheter through the skin via a nonsutured site. The preparation, which makes use of a biopsy punch, avoids placing the catheter exiting point through the incision used for subcutaneously fixing the catheter platform on the back of the animal.

Source: Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior

DOI: 10.1016/0091-3057(94)90482-0

Authors: Fletcher A. Reynolds, Christine L. Duvauchelle, Conan Kornetsky

Institution: Boston University

Language: English

Topic: Intravenous Infusion Technology and Safety

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650