Refining rodent i.v. injection training by creating, improving and disseminating realistic training models

Keywords: artificial training models, rodents, intravenous injections, 3D printing
Budget: CHF 19’980.-

Aim

• Performing i.v. injections in rodents is a commonly needed task in research but challenging to learn in the beginning

• 3D-printed mouse tail models can be used to facilitate the learning process and reduce the number of practice injections needed on live animals

• Tail models are provided for free to researchers and trainers

• A feedback survey assesses the efficacy of the tail models for training

• Based on the feedback, further optimizations and developments are made to improve user experience and training outcome

• Survey results will be published to prove the tail model’s feasibility and promote the use of artificial animal models