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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR MAINTAINING RABBIT EAR CATHETERS Intravascular catheterization can be used to collect repeated blood samples from animals over a period of time. After catheter
placement, sampling requires minimal restraint and causes little distress to animals. Preserving the patency of the main blood vessels and preventing self-inflicted trauma to the
catheterized area remains a challenge. Sampieri and colleagues describe a new technique for maintaining a short-term indwelling intravascular catheter in research rabbits for the collection
of multiple blood samples. By applying a moleskin protective cover over the catheterized ear, the authors maintain the catheter in place and the patency of the vessel, prevent
scratching-induced trauma to the ears and allow the rabbits to have freedom of movement between sampling times. SEE PAGE 44 RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Reprints and permissions ABOUT THIS ARTICLE
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