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2. Materials
Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats weighing 250-300 g are used for the
measurement of ICP. Materials recommended for this procedure
are listed below:
1. Kopf stereotactic frame
2. ICP monitor (Samba 200 control unit, Biopac Systems, Inc.,
Fig.
1
)
3. ICP transducer (Samba Sensors, model TSD175A; Biopac
Systems, Inc., Fig.
1
)
4. Sterile surgical drapes, gown, and gloves
5. Hair Clipper
6. Ophthalmic ointment
7. Temperature-controlled heating pad
8. Betadine
9. Cotton-tipped applicators
10. Scalpel handle with scalpel blades
11. Retractors
12. Dremel drill with 1-mm drill bit
13. 3-0 Dermalon suture
14. Needle holder
15. 23-gauge needle tip
16. Histoacryl
17. Dental cement
18. PTFE tube
Fig. 1. Photographs showing MPMS100A-1 Samba201control unit (
a
), TSD175 ultraminiature optical pressure transducer
(
b
), and the optic fi ber probe (
c
) .
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