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?