Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions
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Cardiovasc Revasc Med · Oct 2005
Comparative StudyUsing a 0.035-in. straight-tip wire and a small infant laryngoscope for safe and easy endotracheal intubations in rats for cardiovascular research.
Endotracheal intubation in rats is a challenging problem. This is a difficult procedure due to the narrow oral cavity and the difficulty in visualizing the vocal cord. It is associated with high complication rate. We have developed a very safe and simple method using a 0.035-in. straight tip wire as a guide and the small infantile laryngoscope for intubation in rats. ⋯ With a 0.035-in. straight-tip wire as a guide and a small infant laryngoscope blade Miller size 0, endotracheal intubations in rats can be safely performed with high success rate without the use of atropine, which makes it better suitable for cardiovascular research.