Stereotaxic Neurosurgery in Laboratory Rodent. Handbook on Best Practices

ABOUT THIS BOOK

· Short introductions to descriptive and functional neuroanatomy
· Numerous step-by-step tutorials
· The methods are described in accordance with the current international welfare guidance’s

Stereotaxic neurosurgery in rodents is used by a variety of people working at research laboratories (research staff, technicians, students at animal facilities...). The present handbook presents all the steps necessary to complete a stereotaxic neurosurgery protocol in accordance with current animal welfare guidelines. This book will guide surgeons step by step, from anesthesia to the post-surgery recovery procedures, including asepsis of the surgical tools and surgical zone, analgesia, correctly identifying the reference points on the skull and brain targets, etc. In keeping with the current international trends, the authors above all focus on the following points: the consideration of pain and how to best treat it depending on the type of surgery; and ensuring asepsis. This book will serve as an important reference work and valuable guidebook for the scientific community.

Content Level » Research
Keywords » International welfare guidance - Laboratory rodent - Neurosurgery - Practical handbook - Stereotaxic surgery
Related subjects » Animal Sciences - Neuroscience - Surgery

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Regulatory and Ethical Considerations.- Elements of Descriptive Neuroanatomy.- Elements of Functional Neuroanatomy: The Major Neurotransmitter Systems.- Stereotaxic Approach of a Target Structure.- Preparation of the Stereotaxic Surgical Procedure.- Post-mortem examination of animals.

AUTHORS & EDITORS

Dr Barbara Ferry works in the Center of Research in Neurosciences Lyon, at the university of Lyon in France. She is the author of numerous research articles and book chapters and is strongly involved in teaching activities in the field of stereotaxic neurosurgery as well as in neurosciences.