Use of a permanent infusion pump as vacuum generator for ovum pick-up

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Marcelo Marcondes Seneda
Karina Cristina Puggesi Rubin
Wanessa Blaschi
Lívia Aires Lisboa
José Henrique Fortes Pontes

Abstract

To disclose an alternative equipment for vacuum generation, which allows for oocyte recovery in quality and quantity compatible with specific vacuum pumps. A continuous infusion pump was employed and aspiration was possible due to the use of the infusion fluid line in the reverse way. The end destined for the infusion bottle was connected to the follicle aspiration tube, while the end destined for the patient’s catheter was kept free. The results were similar to those obtained with specific follicle aspiration equipment’s. The continuous infusion pump can represent a viable alternative for recovery of bovine oocytes in vivo.

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SENEDA, M. M.; RUBIN, K. C. P.; BLASCHI, W.; LISBOA, L. A.; PONTES, J. H. F. Use of a permanent infusion pump as vacuum generator for ovum pick-up. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 8, n. 2, p. 168-175, 1 Jul. 2005.
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LARGE AND MEDIUM ANIMALS