Cephalic and Saphenous Vein Catheterization Page 1 ... - Hungarovet

Placing a catheter in the cephalic or saphenous vein. Small Animal Diagnostic and Treat...http://courses.vetmed.wsu.edu/samdx/cephalic.aspPage 4 of 608-04-2008Fold over the end of the tape to create atab for easier removal.A second piece of tape placed underthe cap will allow easier removal andreplacement of the cap and preventhair from touching the tip of thecatheter.The injection cap can be removed for direct connection of a fluid administration set (a) to theIV catheter, or the cap can be left on the catheter and the fluid administration set attachedusing a 20 gauge hypodermic needle inserted through the cap. The administration set is"looped" and taped to the leg (b) . This reduces the chance of accidental removal of thecatheter if the administration set is pulled.