ANSC 1001 Study Guide - Final Guide: Respiratory Sounds, Isopropyl Alcohol, Heparin
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Canine & feline iv catheter placement: typical vein cephalic vein. If this vein is not a choice, the lateral saphenous vein can be used. Pediatric or toy breeds (cid:1006)(cid:1008)/(cid:1006)(cid:1006) gauge (cid:454) (cid:1005) lo(cid:374)g (cid:272)atheter. Cats or small breeds (cid:1006)(cid:1006)/(cid:1006)(cid:1004) gauge (cid:454) (cid:1005) lo(cid:374)g (cid:272)atheter. Medium breeds 20/18 gauge x 1-(cid:1005). (cid:1009) lo(cid:374)g (cid:272)atheter. Large breeds 12/16/14 gauge x 1. 5-(cid:1006) lo(cid:374)g (cid:272)atheter. Prepare 3 strips of 1 lo(cid:374)g tape appro(cid:454). (cid:1005) (cid:1004). (cid:1009) strip of tape (cid:1006)(cid:454) as lo(cid:374)g as the e(cid:454)tre(cid:373)it(cid:455) (cid:1005) (cid:1004). (cid:1009) strip a(cid:271)out (cid:1006) i(cid:374)(cid:272)hes" lo(cid:374)g. Remove hair on cephalic vein and around the extremity. Start at distal end of the vein. Inject catheter with sterile heparin flush and observe for swelling or hematoma. If either occur, remove the catheter and apply a temporary pressure bandage. Use the . 5-inch tape to secure the catheter in place. Place antibiotic soaked bandage at the catheter insertion site. Wrap a strip of one-inch tape around bandage and catheter.
