Venous Access

Question 1

For CVC, what do we measure prior to placement?

Answer 1

Insertion site to the first rib.

Question 2

What osmolarity and above requires a CVC?

Answer 2

600 mOsm/L

Question 3

What vein does the CVC lay in?

Answer 3

Caudal vena cava.

Question 4

What is a CLABSI?

Answer 4

Central line associated bloodstream infection

Question 5

What are the common arterial catheterisation sites?

Answer 5

Dorsal pedal
Femoral artery
Auricular artery
Radial artery
Coccygeal artery

Question 6

What are the common IO insertion sites?

Answer 6

Medial proximal tibia.
Tibial tuberosity
Trochanteric fossa of the femur.
Greater tubercle of humerus.
Wing of the ilium.
The ischium.

Question 7

Contraindications for IO placement include?

Answer 7

Bone fracture
Osteomyelitis
Bone neoplasia
Pneumatic bones in birds

Question 8

How can correct IO placement be checked!

Answer 8

Bone marrow in syringe
IO catheter should move with the limb.
X-ray.

Question 9

According to Virchows triad, what three factors may lead to thrombosis?

Answer 9

Endothelial damage
Blood stasis/turbulent blood flow
Hyoercoagulability