Accessory Cephalic Vein i. The accessory cephalic vein is an alternative venipuncture site in medium to large dogs. ii. Location 1. Dorsomedial aspect at the level of carpus, distal to the cephalic vein. iii. To facilitate venipuncture of this vessel, follow the same steps as for the cephalic vein. e. Lateral Saphenous Vein

Use your arm to gently hold the cat against your body, this will help prevent the cat from wriggling. At this stage, the fur on the upper forelimb (over the region of the cephalic vein) will be clipped and the site prepared aseptically (before raising the vein). Use your thumb to raise the vein.

2024年11月25日 · Cephalic vein. This is the most common location: a small amount of fur is clipped off one of the front legs, just below the elbow. A technician then gently restrains the cat, placing their thumb and forefinger around the leg at the level of the elbow.

2021年5月17日 · This video, filmed at the Oquendo Center of the Viticus Group, demonstrates this commonly performed blood sampling procedure of the jugular vein, cephalic vein, and saphenous vein in the veterinary setting.

The most frequently used sites for canine blood collection are the cephalic, jugular, and lateral saphenous veins. The cephalic, jugular, femoral, and medial saphenous veins are used for feline venipunctures. To collect blood from a peripheral vein, introduce the needle into the occluded vessel as far distally as possible.

Using paediatric devices to collect venous blood from a cephalic vein in cats offers numerous practical advantages over traditional jugular venepuncture and vacuum closed systems: minimal restraint is required; there is minimal risk of serious injury to the cat; the discomfort associated with venepuncture is reduced by the use of small diameter ...

In small animal practice the jugular vein is often the preferred site for collection. However, if performing tests requiring only a small amount of blood (e.g., glucose, PCV/TPP), peripheral veins may be used. Vena jugularis, vena saphena and vena cephalica for central venous blood. Edge of ear (close to base) for peripheral blood smears.

The cephalic vein is usually spared from venipuncture to preserve the site for IV catheter placement. The lateral saphenous vein is visualized easily just above the hock when alcohol is applied to the area.

Vets commonly use three veins for blood draws in cats: Jugular vein: Located in the neck, allowing for larger sample collection. This may require your cat to lie on their back or side, so it’s essential they are comfortable with this position beforehand. Cephalic vein: Found in the foreleg, suitable for small samples. Training your cat to ...

Peripheral indwelling IV catheters are most commonly placed in the cephalic vein in dogs and cats. In the hind limb, they are most commonly placed in the lateral saphenous vein. Other veins used often for catheterisation include the accessory cephalic, and medial saphenous.