Equine IV Catheterization and Fluid Therapy

Question 1

what kind of iv catheter do you chose prevent thromboembolism

Answer 1

least reactive
shortest
smallest diameter

Question 2

iv catheter length range

Answer 2

2-3” up to 5-6”

Question 3

diameter range from IV catheters

Answer 3

10-14 gauge

Question 4

reactivity for polypropylene catheters

Answer 4

stiffness: high
reactivity: most
duration: <24 hours

Question 5

reactivity for teflon, polyurethane catheters

Answer 5

stiffness: medium
reactivity: medium
duration: 7 days

Question 6

reactivity for silicone catheters

Answer 6

stiffness: least
reactivity: low
duration: 4 weeks

Question 7

preferred IV catheter site for equine

Answer 7

jugular - either side

Question 8

Inflammation of Vein caused by blood clot

Answer 8

thrombophletbitis

Question 9

two area where thrombophlebitis can begin

Answer 9

catheter itself
damaged vein

Question 10

four steps to treatment of thrombophlebitis

Answer 10

• remove catheter - discontinue use of vein
• hot pack
• DMSO
• antibiotic ointment

Question 11

what DMSO

Answer 11

Topical chemical solvent that is sometimes used to help reduce inflammation and pain

Question 12

clinically normal dehydration rate

Answer 12

5%

Question 13

mild skin turgor dehydration rate

Answer 13

6-7%

Question 14

turgor, tacky MM dehydration rate

Answer 14

8-9%

Question 15

turgor, tack MM, sunken eye dehydration rate

Answer 15

10-11%

Question 16

shock, collapse, death dehydration rate

Answer 16

12%+

Question 17

formula for total fluid rate

Answer 17

TFR = MR + RR + OLR

Question 18

maintenance fluids needed daily for large animals

Answer 18

60 ml/kg/24 hours

Question 19

how do you figure maintenance rate

Answer 19

(weight in kg * 60 ml) / 24 hours = ml/hr

Question 20

how do you figure rehydration rate

Answer 20

(% dehydration x kg) x 1000 = ml of fluid needed
ml of fluid needed / time (replacement over how much time) = ml/hr

Question 21

how do you calculate ongoing fluid loss

Answer 21

2x the “estimated” rate that fluids are being lost

Question 22

what is fluid rate always reduced down to

Answer 22

ml/hr

Question 23

two routes for fluid therapy admin in equine

Answer 23

GI - if functional
IV

Question 24

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max fluid therapy given by GI

Answer 24

1 gallon every 30 - 60 minutes

Question 25

which fluid therapy route is not sufficient for shock

Answer 25

GI

Question 26

designed to deliver fluids from bottles by sliding the “_____” portion over the mouth of the bottle and inserting the tip into a catheter in a vein

Answer 26

Bell IV Line

Question 27

Answer 27

Bell IV Line

Question 28

Answer 28

three way stop cock

Question 29

Answer 29

spring IV lines