Publications | Site Map     Research Surgery Critical Care Hemodialysis Radiology OEM About Contact FAQ's             Measuring SMA Flow in Mice Innovative Tools and Techniques for Mice   Summary: Mouse Superior Mesenteric Artery   Species: Mouse Weight: 20 - 30 grams Vessel: SMA Vessel Diameter 0.3 - 0.4 mm Duration: Acute Recommended Probe: 0.7PSB Handle Length: 5 cm Connector: CRA10 Accessories: Acoustic Gel Nanoprobes 420 Perivascular Flowmeter Acute superior mesenteric artery flow in a mouse. Flow rate 1.33 ml/min. Courtesy of M. Callahan, Wake Forest University Medical College Significance: The splanchnic circulation supplies blood to the stomach and gut and is an important vascular bed for hemorrhagic shock studies.   Probe Recommendations Ascending Aorta 1.5PSL Lower Thoracic Aorta 1PR Pulmonary Artery 1PR Carotid Artery 0.5PRS Femoral Artery 0.5PRS Mesenteric Artery 0.7PRS Renal Artery 0.5PRS Portal Vein 1PR Handle Nanoprobe         Start receiving our Flow Matters™ Newsletter.             Print Page            Surgery | Critical Care | Research | Hemodialysis | OEM | Publications | Customer Service      ©2007 Transonic Systems Inc.  All rights Reserved. Privacy Statement