Test 2

Question 1

Veins for IV puncture of dogs + cats ( Venipuncture for blood sampling or blood collection).

Answer 1

• V. Cephalica Antebrachii.
• V. Saphena Lat- dog.
• V. Jugularis externa.
• V. Femoralis.
• V. Dorsalis pedis- dog.

Question 2

Veins for IV drug application.

Answer 2

• V. Cephalica Antebrachii.
• V. Saphena Lat ( dog).
• V. Femoralis.

Question 3

Complications of IV drug application.

Answer 3

• Hemorrhage, Hematoma.
• Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis.
• Air embolism.
• Hypersensitivity reactions- anaphylaxis.
• Septicaemia.
• Drug side effects are more likely if given too rapidly.
• Pyoderma under adhesive tape.

Question 4

Mention the sites of different form of catheter placements.

Answer 4

- Peripheral Venous catherisation.
> Indication.
~Continuous access to peripheral circulation.
~ Multiple blood samples.
- Central Venous catheterisation.
> Indication: intensive care procedures.
~ Total parenteral nutrition.
~ Monitoring CVP.

Question 5

Mention the procedure of IV drug application.

Answer 5

1. Restrain the animal.
2. Remove the fur coat.
3. Disinfect the skin.
4. distend the vein by moderate occlusion.
5. Stabilize the leg + Vein.
6. Insert the needle- bevel facing up, 15- 30º angle, 1/2- 1 cm deep.
7. Stabilise the needle.
8. Aspirate to make sure IV placement.
9. Remove occlusion.
10. inject drug at moderate rate + watch for signs of paravenous application.
11. Check needle placement with repeated blood aspiration.
12. Aspirate blood before pulling out needle to prevent leakage of iiritative drugs to paravenous tissue.
13. Apply direct p. at insertion site.
14. Remove needle.