Med Ex butterfly cath and subQ

Question 1

why would you use intravenous catheters

Answer 1

• injection of irritating medications without the danger of perivascular infiltration
• administration of IV fluids during a surgical procedure
• administration of emergency medications rapidly

Question 2

what are three common types of IV catheters

Answer 2

• butterfly catheters
• jugular catheter
• indwelling catheter

Question 3

what is the three stage prep for butterfly catheter

Answer 3

1. scrub - to remove dirt/debris
2. alcohol - removes soapy residue
3. solution - aseptic solution to remove micro organisms

Question 4

what are materials needed for butterfly catheter

Answer 4

1. butterfly catheter
2. 3 stage prep solution (only done if left for period of time)
3. half inch and one inch tape
4. 2x2 or 3x3 square guazes
5. 3ml syringe filled with sterile fluid
6. clean and disinfected clippers

Question 5

steps for butterfly cath placement

Answer 5

1. set up work area with necessary materials
2. lift animal to flat stable surface, close to work area and materials
3. shave the hair over the vessel that you are going to place the catheter in
4. three stage prep
5. unwrap catheter and charge tubing with sterile saline leaving syringe attached
6. have restainer hold off vessel
7. after placemnt confirmed get restrainer to stop holding off and tape the wings of the cath in place
8. recap the connector end of the line
9. coil line into small circle use a second line of tape to cover same area as the wings
10. if catheter is to remain in place a cotton ball soaked in final prep solution should be placed over insertion site

Question 6

what angle should u go in at for butterfly cath

Answer 6

• 30 degrees hold parallel to the limb

Question 7

why would u inject SubQ fluids

Answer 7

• can administer larger volumes under the skin for slower absorption of fluid replacement
• used to reverse or prevent mild to moderate dehydration
• used on patients that cant be hospitalized
• owners can be taught to administer SQ at home in renal failure patients

Question 8

what are the methods of administration possible for catheters

Answer 8

1. needle and syringe method
2. syringe and butterfly cath
3. fluid bag with solution administration set and needle (18-20 gauge)
4. fluid bag with buretrol administration set and needle (18-20 gauge)
5. GIF tube - via implant under the skin used for patients needing regular/routine sub q fluids

Question 9

clipper care

Answer 9

• after every use clean and lubricated
• removign read switch housing check for compacted hair
• removing gearbox plate to expose gears - clean and grease gears
• clean felts on each side of the lever
• oil and lub armature gear