Blood collection and administration of fluids and drugs (mouse)

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Administration of Fluids and Drugs (Overview):
Gastro-Intestinal Tract:
Oral or per os (po)- - through the mouth
Gavage - - into the stomach via a feeding needle
Parenteral Administration:
General Considerations:
Intravenous (iv) directly into the vascular system through a vein
Intraperitoneal (ip) - - into the abdominal cavity
Subcutaneous (sc) - - under the skin
Intramuscular (im) - - into a muscle
Blood Collection:
Site Preparation:
Tail vein venipuncture in mice:
Toenail clip; Tail clip:
Cardiac puncture:
Orbital sinus venipuncture in mice:
Axillary bleed:

(University of Iowa, Animal Research)

Last update 18-May-2007, Rating n/a of 1 votes.