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1
Q

What are IV catheters used for? How long can it be kept in the vein for?

A

For repeated administration via the intravenous route of either fluid therapy or drugs. Can be kept in for 2-21 days depending

2
Q

What are the two types of IV catheters?

A
  1. Over the needle - useful in peripheral veins

2. Through the needle - useful for jugular vein

3
Q

What factors should be considered when finding a location for IV placement?

A
  • Is it an emergency? - find any vein
  • Hospitalisation - consider what they are being treated for .. diarrhoea? avoid saphenous!
  • Chemotherapy - must be a clean placement to prevent drug going perivascular
  • Anaesthesia - Place in a vein away from surgery site
4
Q

Name the parts of an over the needle catheter

A

Stylet, catheter, wing, injection port, flashback chamber and bung

5
Q

What equipment is needed for the placement of an IV catheter in a 6kg dog?

A

Clippers & size 40 blade, gauze swabs soaked in hibiscrub and 70% isopropyl alcohol, 20G catheter, 5ml syringe of heparinised saline, bung, clinipore adhesive tape, vet wrap, scissors

6
Q

What are the general guideline sizes for IV catheters?

A

Kittens/Small puppies: 24G
Adult cats/Small breed dogs: 20-22G
Medium to large breed dogs: 18-20G
Giant breed dogs: 14-16G

7
Q

What type of care is given to catheters in place?

A
  • Connectors/injection ports should be swabbed
  • Flush w heparinised saline regularly
  • Dressing should be removed regularly with site inspected and redressed twice daily
8
Q

What is phlebitis?

A

Inflammation of the vessel wall

9
Q

What is thrombosis?

A

Blood clot in a vessel, may occur secondary to phlebitis (thrombophlebitis)

10
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What is catheter embolization?

A

When a fragment of a catheter breaks off and enters the circulation