Intravenous Catheter Placement in Small Mammals

Intravenous catheters are commonly placed in ferrets and rabbits to administer fluids and medications, induce anesthesia, and for delivery of analgesic drugs during and after surgery. Intravenous catheters are also placed with growing frequency in chinchillas, guinea pigs and other small exotic companion mammals. Use this video clip or text with still images to review patient selection, potential complications, equipment needed and step-by-step instructions for this technique, as well as daily fluid requirements, catheter maintenance, and patient monitoring . . .


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References

Brown C. Nasogastric tube placement in the rabbit. Lab Anim 39(1):14-15, 2010.

Paul-Murphy J. Critical care of the rabbit. Vet Clin North Am: Exot Anim Pract 10(2):437-461, 2007.

Pillai JB, Vegas A, Brister S. Thoracic complications of nasogastric tube: review of safe practice. Interact Cardio Vasc Thorac Surg 4(5):429-433, 2005.

Further reading

Graham J, Mader DR. Basic approach to veterinary care. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW (eds). Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed. St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier; 2012. Pp. 178-179.

To cite this page:

Echols MS, Lichtenberger M, Pollock C. Intravenous catheter placement in small mammals. LafeberVet website. May 7, 2013. Available at  https://lafeber.com/vet/intravenous-catheter-placement-in-small-mammals/