A simple device for intubation of rats

Lab Anim (NY). 2005 Sep;34(8):37-9. doi: 10.1038/laban0905-37.

Abstract

Endotracheal intubation of rats is often necessary for lengthy survival surgeries, but the animal's small size and the lack of suitable equipment may complicate the procedure. The authors describe the construction and use of a simple device for the easy intubation of rats, requiring no expensive, specialized equipment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / veterinary*
  • Laboratory Animal Science / methods*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Veterinary Medicine / methods*