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administering IV medications in large animals

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The most common site for IV administration in equine patients is   the jugular vein  
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What area on the neck is best used for IV administration in horses   the most cranial half of the neck on the right side (away from where the esophagus is) so that the muscle layer protects the underlying caroid artery from potential puncture  
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IV venipuncture is acheieved by   inserting the needle only once blood drips attach the syringe for sample collection  
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how do you know if you are in the vein or artery   arterial blood will forcibly pulse out of the hub of the needle and tends to be bright red. whereas venous blood will steadily drip and tends to be darker red  
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why is it important to make sure the needle is in the vein and not the artery   because if the medication is given into the artery goes directly to the brain and can result in violent reaction and even death  
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complications associated with IV administration of medications include   anaphylactic reaction, sweating, hives, anxiety, agitation, difficulty breathing and collapse  
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when large amounts of medications need to be administered what is the best route   IV catheterization in the jugular vein, cephalic vein and the latera throacic vein  
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what type of catheters can be maintained in veins for longer periods and are less thrombogenic   polyurethane and Silastic catheters  
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Jugular catheters should be inserted in what direction   toward the heart, the direction of blood flow  
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before administering any medications via the jugular catheter   the injection port should be wipped with alcohol to prevent bacterial contamination  
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what size and type catheter should be used for large animals   14-16 ga usually 3.25 inches OTN, or guide wire-type catheters  
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If using a guide wire type catheter what is the most important rule   NEVER let go of the guide wire until the catheter has been sucessfully placed and the guide wire fully removed  
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the most important thing in placing IV in bovine   is proper restraint  
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for smaller volumes of non-irritating medications which vein can be used in bovine   coccygeal vein, used mainly in dairy cows which are the most tolerant  
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which vein should never be used for IV injection   the subcutaneous abdominal vein  
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this vein is not typically used for IV injections but can be used for IV injections of small amounts of medications   auricular vein, the ear vein  
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what size IV catheter is used in adult cattle   12-16 ga 5.75 inch  
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what are the materials needed for IV catheterization   catheter, flush, T-port, razor, clippers, scrub , suture, sterile gloves, bandage material  
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ovine and caprine best injection spot for IV meds is   goat and sheep, the jugular vein 20-22 ga 1 inch  
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IV administration in porcine (pigs) is best done at the   for adult pigs auricular veins located on the dorsal aspect of the pinna. for babies the jugular vein is the best option  
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which type of catheter is used in porcine   19 - 21 ga butterfly or an 18 ga OTN  
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complications from IV catheterization include   phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and local cellulitis, speticemia  
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the technician should be on the lookout for what types of clues   swelling, heat, pus, a thick corded feel to the vein or the appearance of fluid from the catheter site  
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