Bladder Catheterization Technique for Male Rhesus Monkeys.

Abstract

Real-time collection of urine is advantageous in some physiological research. Human bladder catheterization procedures and equipment are not suitable for studies using the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) because of anatomical and behavioral differences. We developed a technique for bladder catheterization using a human pediatric naso-gastric feeding tube with a polyethylene extension connected to a fraction collector. The unanesthetized, conditioned animal was seated in a primate restraint chair with neck, arms, and legs restrained. The feeding tube was inserted into the bladder and then secured using a combination of a 10-cc syringe tube, moleskin, Velcro, and tape. Urine collection in a fraction collector during experiments lasting 6 h was accomplished successfully. The catheterization proved reliable with no evidence of irritation or other sequelae. Bladder catheterization, Urine collection, Catheterization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275884

Entities

People

  • J. L. Saxton
  • José M. Garcia
  • L. G. Meyer
  • W. G. Lotz

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Weight
  • Catheterization
  • Catheters
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Materials
  • Monkeys
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Plastics
  • Primates
  • Resins
  • Rhesus Monkeys
  • United States Government

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