IV catheter sites

Question 1

What are the types of catheter sites?

Answer 1

• Jugular vein
  Cephalic vein
• Medial/ lateral thoracic vein
• Saphenous vein
• Marginal ear vein
• Medial metatarsal
• Ventral tail
• Intraosseous

Question 2

What are the most common sites in a dog, cat, horse and rabbit?

Answer 2

• Dog – cephalic
• Cat – cephalic
• Horse – jugular
• Rabbit – marginal ear