Sample Collection Flashcards
Complications of sample collection.
Hematoma, puncture of carotid artery, thrombophlebitis, iatrogenic infection
What tube is used for Coggins testing?
Marble top
Landmarks for a facial sinus venipuncture?
Ventral to facial crest
Where is the carotid artery palpated?
In the lower 1/3 portion of the neck
What type of catheter is used?
Over the needle
Three purposes of IV catheters.
IV fluids, long term medications, anesthesia
Purpose of IV injections.
Rapid absorption of medications, sedation or pain relief
Where can you give IM injections?
Neck, pectorals, triceps, semimembranosus/tendonosus
Maximum amount that can be injected at a site?
15ml
Purpose of fecal collection?
Intestinal parasite infection, sand detection, exam and culture
Purpose of urine collection.
Evaluate pH, glucose, glucose, culture, drug residues
Purpose of abdominocentasis?
To obtain a sample from the abdominal cavity for chemical, microscopic and cellular evaluation
Contraindications of an abdominocentesis?
Sand impacting, late gestation or pregnant animals, extreme abdominal pain
Purpose of thoracoentasis?
Obtain a sample, remove pleural effusion
What is a nasogastric tube used for?
Administer water, mineral oil, remove stomach fluid, provide nutrients
