Rat IV Bolus

Use a Vascular Access Button™ instead of an externalized catheter for manual IV boluses for several reasons:

Extended patency because the catheter is under the skin, minimizing evaporation
Reduced risk of infection because it is a closed system
Repeated access does not damage the catheter tubing
Animals can be group housed in between doses

You can order animals with the VAB™ and catheter implanted by the animal vendor. Group house the rats using the protective cap (VABRC). Dose then flush the catheter using a syringe fitted with PNP3M injectors.

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Typical Application Setup

A typical application setup is listed below. Add all the pieces to your quote, build your quote piece by piece, or call one of our experienced team members to help guide you through the system best suited for your needs.

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VAB™ and Positive Pressure Technique Can Improve Patency of Rodent Catheters

When conducting in vivo work with catheters, it is impossible to see what’s happening beneath the skin. We wanted to demonstrate what actually occurs at the tip of the catheter, show where blockages might typically originate, and what could be done to prevent them. These are the results.

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Use of the Vascular Access Button™ in Rats

This two minute video demonstrates the use of the Vascular Access Button™ from surgery to blood sampling, infusion, and group housing.

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