Exam 1 Flashcards
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Indications for urine collection by cysto
obtain uncontaminated urine samples from the bladder and to aid in localization of hematuria, pyuria, and bacteruria
Equipment for cystocentesis
22 gauge needle, 1.5 inches
6cc syringe
Ultrasound guided cysto is used when the bladder cannot be palpated because:
patient is tense
patient is obese
bladder is small
When should suction be applied during ultrasound guided cysto
once the needle is visible within the bladder lumen
In blind cysto on females, the needle should enter:
where the fluid/alcohol pools
In blind cysto on the male, insert the needle:
lateral to the penis halfway between the tip of the penis and the scrotum
When doing cystocentesis, the needle should never
be redirected once it is in the abdominal cavity
Always make sure to release ___ before withdrawing the needle
negative aspiration pressure
Contraindications for cysto
bleeding disorders
potential pyometra or prostatic abscess
suspected bladder neoplasm
empty bladder
inadequate restraint
Male cat urinary catheter equipment
3 1/2 French stiff polypropylene catheter
3 1/2 French or 5 French soft plastic tubing
Olive tip metal catheter
Sterile gloves and lube
3 1/2 French stiff polypropylene catheter
open ended tom cat catheter- for relief of urethral obstruction and collection of urine, not for indwelling. open end allows flushing to aid passage
3 1/2 French or 5 French soft plastic tubing
soft infant feeding tube for indwelling catheter, collection of urine sample
Olive tip metal catheter
for relief of urethral obstruction only, not for urine collection or indwelling catheter
When placing a U-cath in a male cat, the penis should be pulled _ _ _ so the long axis of the penile urethra is parallel to the vertebral column
straight back caudally
If resistance is met during U-cath placement for a male cat, the catheter can be
flushed during advancement with sterile saline
Equipment for placement of a U-cath in a male dog
4-10 (depending on size of dog) French stiff polypropylene catheter
4-10 French soft plastic tubing
Sterile gloves
Sterile lube
How should you estimate the length of a catheter for male dog
by holding the catheter next to the dog
When collecting urine via U-cath, the first - mls of urine should be discarded
5-6mls
Equipment for u-cath on female dog
4-10 French stiff prolypropylene catheter
4-10 French Foley self retaining catheter wire stylette (for indwelling)
Speculum
Sterile gloves
Lube
Polypropylene catheter characteristics
-rigid
-for urine collection only
-may cause bladder or urethral irritation or trauma if used long-term
Foley catheter characteristics
-soft
-wire stylet to add rigidity during catheterization
-self-retaining balloon
Ocular Procedures
Schirmer Tear test
Tonometry
Conjunctival Culture
Fluorescein staining
Flushing the Nasolacrimal Ducts
Subpalpebral lavage
Tears provide:
-Oxygen and nutrients to the cornea
-Flush away debris
-Maintain hydration of the cornea and conjunctiva
-Inhibit bacterial growth
Purpose if schirmer tear test
to measure the aqueous component of basal and reflex tear production