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A system is described for connecting a double lumen chronic heart cannula from a freely moving laboratory animal to a pair of stationary outlets. This system allows the connection of two flow-ways to the blood system of a stress-free animal. By using two of these devices, a pair of animals can be connected for continuous and rapid blood exchange. It should prove useful in behavioral, psychological and physiological studies. The system can also be adapted for multichannel electric connections and does not stress or disturb the animal.
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We are indebted to Professor Bruce Rothschild, Mathematics Department, University of California at Los Angeles, for critical reading of the manuscript, and to Z. Eisner and A. Shubb for preparation of the photographs. This study was supported in part by the Fund for the Encouragement of Research of the Histadrut-General Federation of Labor of Israel.
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Brandstaetter, J., Terkel, J. Adaptation of a double swivel for cross-transfusion. Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation 7, 11–14 (1975). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03201280
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03201280