generating a mouse model of traumatic brain injury using an impactor device

Generating a Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury Using an Impactor Device

To induce a controlled cortical traumatic brain injury, first, use a scalpel to make a 1 centimeter incision along the midline of the scalp to expose the skull. Retract the scalp from the operative site, and identify the sagittal and coronal sutures on the exposed skull.
To perform a craniectomy, equip a micro drill with a 5 millimeter trephine drill bit, to activate the drill at maximum speed and apply the bit perpendicular to the skull, 2 millimeters to the left of the sagittal suture and 2 millimeters rostral to the coronal suture with gentle, even pressure. A slight give will be felt when the drill penetrates the skull.
Use forceps and a small-gauge hypodermic needle to remove the bone flap, fully exposing the underlying dura mater, and rotate the impactor tip into the operative field. Secure the bilateral temporal bones between the miniature ear bars of the stereotaxic frame, and lock the incisors within the incisor clamp to create a stable three-point hold on the mouse head. Lower the tip until it makes contact with the exposed dura mater. The contact sensor of the instrument will make an audible tone to alert that contact has been made.
Retract the impacting tip from the zero point, and lower the impactor position on the stereotaxic frame to set the desired impact depth. Then activate the impactor on the actuating device before rotating the device back out of the field to allow the animal to be removed from the frame.
Immediately after the injury, apply direct pressure from a sterile cotton tipped applicator to the skull and injured cortical surface to control any bleeding, and use a fresh applicator to dry the skull. Close the scalp over the craniectomy according to standard techniques, and administer postoperative analgesia. Then, place the animal in the lateral decubitus recovery position in a clean, pre-warmed cage with monitoring until full recumbency, and measure the body weight every three days throughout the course of the experiment.

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All procedures involving animal models have been reviewed by the local institutional animal care committee and the JoVE veterinary review board.
1. Induce anesthesia
<ol>
	<li>Anesthetize the mouse with ketamine (125 mg/kg) and xylazine (10 mg/kg) injected intraperitoneally.</li>
</ol>
2. Vital signs monitoring every 15 min
<ol>
	<li>Monitor temperature, respiratory rate, and skin color. The mouse should feel warm to the touch. The skin should appear pink and well perfused. The respiratory rate should range 50&#8211;70 breaths per minute.</li>
</ol>
3. Pre-surgical procedures
<ol>
	<li>Weigh all the mice on the day prior to injury induction.</li>
	<li>Sterilize one set of surgical instruments by autoclaving for each experimental subject. Sterilize the impacting device before use.&#160;</li>
	<li>Prepare a recovery cage by placing a clean cage over an electric heating pad set to &#34;low&#34; setting and positioned in a manner such that the mice can move away from the heat once ambulatory.</li>
	<li>Set up the operating theater within a sterilized laminar flow hood.
	<ol>
		<li>Position the stereotaxic operating frame.</li>
		<li>Attach the impacting device to the stereotaxic frame.</li>
		<li>Set the actuating device with the desired biomechanical parameters for velocity and dwell time. 
		NOTE: In this protocol a severe brain injury is described utilizing a 3 mm diameter impact tip via a 5 mm diameter craniectomy with the velocity set at 2.5 m/s and a dwell time of 0.1 s. A wide range of biomechanical parameters may be used to induce the full spectrum of TBI.</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
	<li>Don new personal protective equipment and sterile gloves.</li>
	<li>Shave the fur from the operative site using electric clippers.</li>
	<li>Apply protective opthalmic ointment to the eyes of the mouse to prevent corneal injury and drying.</li>
	<li>Place the mouse into the operating theater.</li>
	<li>Prep the skin with an iodine based surgical scrub alternated with alcohol three times.</li>
</ol>
4. Application of controlled cortical impact
<ol>
	<li>Incise the scalp 1 cm in the midline with a scalpel exposing the skull.</li>
	<li>Position the mouse within a stereotaxic operating frame by securing the bilateral temporal bones between miniature ear bars and locking the incisors within an incisor clamp creating a stable three-point-hold on the mouse head.</li>
	<li>Retract the scalp away from the operative site with a hemostat or locking forceps to ensure the scalp does not come in contact with the drill bit during craniectomy.</li>
	<li>Identify the sagittal and coronal sutures on the exposed skull. 
	NOTE: This protocol centers the craniectomy 2 mm left of the sagittal suture and 2 mm rostral to the coronal suture.</li>
	<li>Perform a craniectomy using a drill with a trephine drill bit.
	<ol>
		<li>To perform the craniectomy, first activate the drill at maximum speed and then apply the trephine drill bit perpendicular to the skull at the site of craniectomy.</li>
		<li>Apply gentle, even pressure to the drill once contact is made with the skull. A slight &#34;give&#34; will be felt once the drill penetrates through the skull. Do not penetrate the underlying dura. 
		NOTE: This protocol utilizes a 5 mm trephine drill bit to perform the craniectomy.</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
	<li>Use forceps and a small gauge hypodermic needle to remove the bone flap, fully exposing the underlying dura mater.</li>
	<li>Rotate the impactor tip into the operative field and lower it until it makes contact with the exposed dura mater. Once contact is made the instrument&#39;s contact sensor will make an audible tone to alert the surgeon that contact has been made. This will mark the zero point from which the deformation depth is set. 
	NOTE: This protocol utilizes a 3 mm impacting tip to generate a severe injury. Tips as small as 1 mm may be used to apply more localized injury.</li>
	<li>Retract the impacting tip and set the desired impact depth by lowering the impactor position on the stereotaxic frame. 
	NOTE: In this protocol we describe a severe injury by setting the deformation depth to 2 mm.</li>
	<li>Apply the injury by activating impactor on the actuating device.</li>
	<li>Rotate the impact device out of the field and remove the animal from the stereotaxic frame.</li>
</ol>
5. Surgical site closure
<ol>
	<li>Control bleeding from the skull and injured cortical surface with direct pressure from a sterile cotton tipped applicator.</li>
	<li>Dry the skull with a sterile cotton tipped applicator.</li>
	<li>Close the scalp over the craniectomy using a commercially available surgical adhesive or monofilament suture. 
	NOTE: In this protocol a veterinary surgical adhesive is used to close the scalp. The bone flap is not replaced and is discarded.</li>
</ol>
6. Post-operative care and monitoring
<ol>
	<li>Administer post-operative analgesia (e.g., sustained release buprenorphine 0.1&#8211;0.5 mg/kg administered subcutaneously providing 72 h of sustained analgesia).</li>
	<li>Place the animal in the lateral decubitus recovery position in a clean pre-warmed cage.</li>
	<li>Observe the animals until awake and mobile, then return each mouse to its home cage.</li>
	<li>Ensure free access to food and water. Normal food and water intake typically resume within one to two hours after injury.</li>
	<li>Measure body weight every three days throughout the experiment.</li>
</ol>

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Source: Schwulst, S. J. et al. <a href="https://app-jove-com.bdigitaluss.remotexs.co/v/60027">Murine Model of Controlled Cortical Impact for the Induction of Traumatic Brain Injury.</a> J. Vis. Exp. (2019)
This video demonstrates the procedure for inducing traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a mouse model. An anesthetized mouse with an exposed skull is taken to create an opening in the skull, and then a controlled cortical injury is induced using an impact device. The injury damages the brain tissue, causing impaired cognitive function and motor coordination.

All procedures involving animal models have been reviewed by the local institutional animal care committee and the JoVE veterinary review board.
1. Induce ...

Take an anesthetized mouse with an exposed skull.
Identify the sagittal and coronal sutures, which are skull joints, to locate the target site for injury.
Drill through the skull and remove the bone flap to expose the dura mater, the protective layer over the brain&#39;s cortex.
Secure the mouse in a stereotaxic frame with an attached impact device.
Position the impactor tip over the exposed area to inflict traumatic brain injury.
Lower the tip to contact the dura mater, retract it to set an impact depth, and apply the injury.
Withdraw the impactor and remove the mouse from the frame.
Control bleeding from the injury site, then close the scalp using surgical adhesive.
Administer an analgesic subcutaneously to alleviate pain and allow the mouse to recover.
The injury causes progressive damage to the cortex and underlying hippocampus and thalamus regions, along with fluid accumulation, impairing cognitive functions and motor coordination.

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