Basic IV Catheter Placement
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Transcript of Basic IV Catheter Placement
Basic PeripheralIV Catheter Placement
Ed Carlson, CVT
IVG Technician Learning & Development Specialist
Outline
• Basic Venous Anatomy
• Complications Associated with IV Catheters
• Types of IV Catheters
• Basic Peripheral IV Catheter
Left Forelimb - Dorsal View
Right Hind Limb - Lateral View
Right Hind Limb - Medial View
Catheter Insertion Complications
• Unsuccessful insertions & recurrent venipuncture attempts
• Accumulation of blood, proteins & cellular debris in the subcutanous space dramatically increases the possibility of infection & thrombosis of the vessel
Hemorrhage, Bruising, Hematoma
Catheter Insertion Complications
Catheter Embolism•life-threatening complication
Catheter Maintenance Complications
Phlebitis•Inflammation of a vein
Thrombophlebitis•Inflammation of a vessel with clot formation
Over ‐the ‐Needle Catheters
Shave
Lateral Saphenous
Medial Saphenous
Abbott Animal Health
Bandaging
Keep the catheter out of the hair!
Don’t touch the catheter!
Questions?