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Transtracheal aspiration and infusion in the horse

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Transtracheal access enables researchers to obtain diagnostic samples from or infuse materials into the lower respiratory tract. This column describes transtracheal aspiration and infusion of horses.

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Figure 1: Placement of the cannula.
Figure 2: Inserting the catheter through the cannula.

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  1. University Research Animal Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

    Leanne C. Alworth &  Stephen B. Harvey

  2. Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

    Leanne C. Alworth &  Stephen B. Harvey

  3. Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

    Kelsey A. Hart

  4. Office of Animal Care and Use, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

    Lisa M. Kelly

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Alworth, L., Hart, K., Kelly, L. et al. Transtracheal aspiration and infusion in the horse. Lab Anim 40, 273–274 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0911-273

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