jugular-bl-collect-rat鼠采血技术--转载于丁香园.pptVIP

Jugular Blood Collection in a Conscious Rat Calm the rat down before restraining by gently stroking the animal. Restrain the rat by grasping the skin over the nape of the neck and shoulder region with your thumb and index finger (scruffing). Once you have scruffed the neck, gently turn your hand over so the rat is lying comfortly in the palm of your hand. Do not squeeze the rat around the thorax region because that could cause difficulty breathing. Make sure the rat’s body is straight and not bent or curled in your palm. With your other hand, use index finger to lightly hold head out of way.