-Anesthesia machine (Smiths Medical) with connector tubing, induction chamber and filter canisters for isoflurane waste
-Stereotaxic surgery frame and scope (David Kopf Instruments)
-Sterile surgery tools (forceps, fine scissors, needle holder as needed)
-Heating pad and temperature probe
-Non-steroidal analgesic (e.g. Metacam)
-Antiseptics: povidone-iodine swabs and 70% ethanol swabs
-Drill with foot petal and sterilized drill bit
-EMLA cream or bupivacaine line block
-Glass micropipettes (Drummond Scientific) pulled with P-97 glass puller (Sutter Instruments). It is recommended to add some volumetric references on the pipettes based on their specifics.
-Post-surgery care: clean empty mouse cage on heating pad for recovery; clean mouse cage with extra gel food for post-surgery holding.