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 5 of 608-04-2008A hypodermic needle with plasticcover, attached to an injectioncap can be taped to the IV poleor the fluid bag or bottle. Whenfluids are temporarily stopped,the injection cap is placed on theend of the catheter and theneedle with plastic cover isplaced on the end of the IVadministration set to keep the tipof the tubing sterile.Movement of the leg can occlude fluidflow through the catheter. If needed, asplint such as the pictured Mason-metasplint can be used to keep the limbextended to maintain a constant fluidflow rate. The leg and splint can thenbe bandaged or the splint can be tapedto the leg at both ends, leaving thecatheter exposed. The use of IVinfusion pumps reduces the need tokeep the limb extended. Fluid pumpscan often overcome the resistancecreated by positional changes.Saphenous Vein