Small Animal Diagnostic and Treatment Techniques

Small Animal Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques

	Most of the following procedures are demonstrated on dogs, although the procedure is similar in the cat. Those procedures with unique technique for the cat are demonstrated separately. These procedures reflect the author's preferences. Other variations of these procedures exist. aspiration: mass or lymph node arthrocentesis bone marrow aspiration/core Catheterization: cephalic and saphenous veins catheterization: jugular vein central venous catheter placement cystocentesis femoral artery puncture intramuscular injections nasogastric intubation - cat otoscopic examination placement of a butterfly catheter placement of a stomach tube and gavage spinal fluid collection subcutaneous administration thoracic drain placement thoracocentesis urinary catheterization - dog urinary catheterization - male cat venipuncture - cat by Cheryl R Dhein DVM MS Diplomat ACVIM visits since August 7, 2000
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