Development of a 'Bio-Pac' for Cardiac Evaluation of Procine Research Animals

Abstract

The report describes a technique for implanting central venous and aortic catheters via the jugular veins and carotid arteries in miniature swine and the device designed and utilized to protect these catheters. Such indwelling catheters were easily maintained for fourteen (14) days in unrestrained, free- roaming pigs while serial blood samples, pressure recording, electrocardiographic monitoring, and cardiac output measuring were conducted and infusion of precise amounts of fluids or drugs administered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750100

Entities

People

  • G. R. Mccahan Jr.
  • Lynn A. Alford
  • Thomas L. Wachtel

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Blood Vessels
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Catheters
  • Health Services
  • Jugular Vein
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Veins
  • Vena Cava

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