In article <35kiee$lkc at jhunix1.hcf.jhu.edu>, dlweed at eureka.wbme.jhu.edu
(Diana Weedman) wrote:
> > >I'm learning how to dissect out the cortex of fetal mouse brains.
> > >I dissect the brains using 3cc Dumont forceps under a field microscope, and
> > >I'm having difficulty keeping my hands from shaking. The shaking makes
> > >it difficult to peel off the meninges, and often the turns the brain into
> > >mush.
> > > Does anyone know why the shaking occurs, and how it can be prevented?
> > >Is it likely to disappear as I become more skilled? I've tried holding
> > >the forceps with a lighter grip but it doesn't seem to help.
>> I have had the same problem - and I finally realized it directly correlated with
> the amount of caffeine I had had that day. I'm sure there could be many reasons
> for shaky hands, but you might try doing your dissection before your morning
> coffee/coke.
>> -Diana Weedman
> Johns Hopkins Neurosci. Dept.
I do not drink coffee, but I also had trouble with shaking when
cathererizing rats. My answers are :
Yes, it will improve with your skill,
If you can, have your forearms against the table. This contact was very
helpfull to prevent me from shaking.
MG
