Online Rat Catheterization Training

Learn the skills, techniques and procedure for performing microsurgery in rats, all online. 

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Overview

Conducting quality research involving catheterizations requires adherence to specific standards. We are committed to education and have assembled a complimentary library of resources to assist and enlighten you. Our free library offers the following presentations: 

  • Rodent Surgical Guidelines
  • Surgical Instruments for Rat Catheterization
  • How to Achieve Optimal Patency Duration
  • Sterile Solutions and Catheter Maintenance

When you're ready to perform the procedure yourself for the first time, or wish to refresh on existing techniques, we offer a two hour live online course featuring an in-depth video and standard operating procedure. Each course includes the following:

  • Free samples: Five Vascular Access Buttons™, Five catheters, and flush solution ($275 value)
  • PDF downloads of all presentations
  • 90 days of full access to the course content, including a video of the procedure
  • Detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • Course Completion Certificate (course eligible for CEUs with ASR and AALAS)

Free Video Library

A good foundation is essential to any advanced skill, especially rodent surgery. To help you get the most from your online catheterization learning experience, we ask all students to familiarize themselves with the below presentations before their course begins. 

Rodent Surgical Guidelines

From equipment and supplies to analgesia and anesthesia to recovery and post procedure care, this is where every microsurgeon should begin their learning. 

Surgical Instruments for Rat Catheterization

There is a lot to consider when preparing for survival microsurgery. Surgical skills aside, having the right tools for the job can make the difference between success and failure. This presentation

Read this "Guide to Surgical Instruments for Rodent Catheterization"

Do you need surgical instruments of your own? In collaboration with Fine Science Tools we developed a Vascular Catheterization Surgical Pack for Rats 

How to Achieve Optimal Patency Duration

If you're performing survival catheterization surgeries, patency matters. There are five factors that influence patency, and this presentation succinctly walks you through each.

Catheter Maintenance and How to Access the VAB™

What kind of flush solution to use? What about lock solutions? How often should you perform catheter maintenance? Whether it's a conflict of information or a lack thereof, this video gives you the tools needed to make informative decisions when it comes to what solutions to use and how to maintain the catheters.

Live Online Course

How to Perform the Catheterization Surgery

Students who enroll in our online learning program get full access to the course of their choosing. Whether it's the jugular vein, femoral vein, or carotid artery catheterization procedure, you'll be given the knowledge you need to successfully perform a surgery on your own.

Course Agenda:

  • Introduction: 15 minutes
  • Overview and Discussion of Presentations: 30 minutes
  • How to Measure Catheter Insertion Length: 15 minutes
  • The Surgical Procedure with Video: 30 minutes
  • Questions and Answers: 30 minutes
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Upcoming Courses

Course Part Number Date Time (New York Timezone)
Rat Jugular Vein TRSRG-V2HR-RJVC February 4, 2025 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rat Jugular Vein TRSRG-V2HR-RJVC March 5, 2025 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Rat Jugular Vein TRSRG-V2HR-RJVC April 22, 2025 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
       
Rat Carotid Artery TRSRG-V2HR-RCAC February 7, 2025 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Rat Carotid Artery TRSRG-V2HR-RCAC March 3, 2025 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rat Carotid Artery TRSRG-V2HR-RCAC April 24, 2025 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
       
Rat Femoral Vein TRSRG-V2HR-RFVC February 11, 2025 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rat Femoral Vein TRSRG-V2HR-RFVC March 13, 2025 9 a.m. 11 a.m.
Rat Femoral Vein TRSRG-V2HR-RFVC April 23, 2025 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

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Meet Your Instructor

Andrée Lapierre, BS, LATG, CMAR, SRS

andree-circleAndrée has over 30 years of experience in animal research with the past 25 years focused on rodents and surgical procedures. She worked at the Jackson Laboratory for 22 years managing the Surgical Services department for over 12 years and was an integral part of the surgical team for 21 years. She has extensive experience in training surgical procedures nationally and internationally since 2004. 

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