Blood Collection Flashcards
1
Q
what type of injection is not used on horses very much
A
SQ
2
Q
where is the ideal location to give injections
A
hind leg, but this is not always the safest, so neck area is used more often
3
Q
what is the triangle of the neck
A
- where injections are given
- cranial to scapula
- ventral to crest
- dorsal to cervical vertebrae
4
Q
what are the steps to giving an injection
A
- find the triangle of the neck
- pinch some skin (for distraction)
- aspirate
- inject
5
Q
gluteal location
A
- point of hip to tail and where these lines disect
6
Q
pectoral location
A
left or right side but not middle
7
Q
what size needle is used
A
20G x 1/2’
8
Q
where should you never inject on a nursing foal
A
the neck
- can give them a sore neck
- won’t be able to read under mare to nurse
9
Q
why should the gluteal site not be used
A
- gravity
- abscess on gluteal takes a long time for abscess to come to a head in order to lance
10
Q
when infection turns to puss
A
abscess
11
Q
where are the IV sites
A
- jugular
- carotid artery
- parasympathetic nerve trunk
- esophagus (left side only)
12
Q
how does intra venous work
A
- needle into vein=drip out
- fills via gravity
- dark red color
- thin, pliable walls
13
Q
how does intra-arterial work
A
- needle into artery=squirt out
- under pressure
- thick, muscular walls
- bright red color
14
Q
how do the veins flow
A
go towards the heart
15
Q
how do arteries flow
A
always go from the heart
- major blood supply to brain
