Here, we present an improved suspension fixation method using a rat jacket to effectively immobilize rats during acupuncture experiments. Furthermore, the structure and application of this fixation apparatus, as well as instructions and evaluation for its utilization in electroacupuncture therapy, is elucidated.
Liu, Q., Xiong, C., Liu, B., You, M., Du, Y., Liu, J. Improved Suspension Fixation Using Rat Jacket in Rat Acupuncture Experiments. J. Vis. Exp. (198), e65652, doi:10.3791/65652 (2023).