Rodent Surgery Hands-on Training (5-day)

Mar 24 - 28 2014

Contact: askcharlesriver@crl.com
Language: English

NOTE: There is also a 3-day version of this training.

Charles River and the René Remie Surgical Skills Centre (RRSSC) have joined their expertise and are pleased to offer a 5-day surgery training course. Held at the RRSSC in the Netherlands, this training is designed to be very practical and combines lectures with hands-on exercises, ensuring you receive the most comprehensive training experience.

This course is recommended for mid- or high-level vascular catheterization procedures (advanced catheterization techniques, blood pressure telemetry, myocardial infarction, neurological procedures). Below is the agenda for this course:

Day 1: Basic microsurgical techniques in rodents I

  • Non-surgical techniques
  • Suture materials and instruments
  • Good surgical practices

Day 2: Basic microsurgical techniques in rodents II

  • Asepsis
  • Anesthesia and analgesia (including peri-operative care and monitoring)
  • Monitoring
  • Dissection techniques

Day 3: Basic specific surgical technique training (on demand: basic catheterization, exeresis)

  • Specific surgical model theory (techniques, principle, model handling) and practical exercises

Day 4: Specific surgical technique in rodents– model on demand I

  • Introduction and expectations for the specific course
  • Specific theory on the model(s) of interest
  • Practical exercises and quality control

Day 5: Specific surgical technique in rodents– model on demand II

  • Discussion around the previous day observations– tips and tricks
  • Quality control comments
  • Practical exercises and quality control
  • Course evaluation

Placement is limited to 6 attendees, so early registration is advised. For more information or to register, contact us at askcharlesriver@crl.com.