Features

• Presents step-by-step procedures and practical tips covering a wide range of common animal models, augmented by the liberal use of illustrations
• Emphasizes best practices in accordance with the 3Rs—reduction, refinement, and replacement of animal usage in laboratories
• Discusses pathology within each species chapter, rather than as a stand-alone chapter, and relevant equipment in each chapter
• Covers the scientific principles behind the use of vascular infusion technology
• Examines body fluid dynamics, physico-chemical properties, vascular infusion dynamics including rates of delivery, infusion volumes, blood pressure and flow rates, and formulation chemistries and their effects

Summary

This two-volume set contains two books: The Techniques of Non-Clinical Vascular Infusion Technology, Second Edition and The Science of Non-Clinical Vascular Infusion Technology. The first volume provides complete instructions for a wide range of infusion techniques delivered to multiple species. With sections devoted to rats, mice, rabbits, dogs, minipigs, nonhuman primates, and juvenile animals, this thorough text gives step-by-step instructions for the use of a variety of techniques and equipment. The second volume brings together the knowledge underlying practices from around the world to help refine the procedures and enhance the understanding of infusion technology.