Chapter 10 Flashcards
how large should the syringe be?
twice the size of the fluid
tips fit snugly into a needle hub. does not lock onto the needle hub.
slip tip
offset the tip from the center of the syringe. places the syringe and needle directly in contact with the skin, reducing the angle of needle penetration and making vessel entry much easier for large syringes.
Eccentric slip tips
twist onto the needle hub for a tight fit. safer to use for injections
luer lock tips
elongated and tapered designed to fit into a tube for infusing or aspirating materials
catheter tips
what is the most volume that can be injected into a mouse via IM?
.05 mL
what needle is commonly used for ID injections?
25 gauge with 1cc
how much blood volume is in animals?
6% of bodyweight
how much blood can be taken every 2 weeks?
1%
What is a common blood collection site for fish?
anterior vena cava
blood collection site for cat
cephalic vein, jugular vein
blood for cattle
jugular, tail
blood for chicken
heart, anterior vena cava, brachial vein, alar vein
blood for dog
cephalic vein, saphenous vein, femoral vein, jugular
blood for fish
heart, anterior vena cava
blood for frog
heart, orbital sinus
blood for gerbil
heart, saphenous vein