Fluid Therapy Equipment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 pieces of equipment used in fluid therapy?
A
- saline solution
- catheter
- tape
- clippers
- hibiscrub
- Bandage / vet wrap
- Giving tube
- Blunted surgical scissors
2
Q
Saline solution
A
Fluids contained in a bag with ether saline or glucose
3
Q
Catheter
A
Gives access to vein
4
Q
Tape
A
Helps keeps the catheter in place ensuring it stays in place
5
Q
Clippers
A
Removes fur allowing access to the vine in the forelimb
6
Q
Hibiscrub
A
- Antimicrobial cleaner for hands and skin
7
Q
Bandage / vet wrap
A
Helps to stabilises catheter in forelimb whilst keeping them from taking it out
8
Q
Giving tube
A
Allowing fluids to be administered with full control of how fast or slow fluids are given.
9
Q
Blunted surgical Sissors
A
Used to cut the bandages / vet wraps
