1. Basic Peripheral
IV Catheter Placement
Ed Carlson, CVT
IVG Technician Learning & Development Specialist

2. Outline
• Basic Venous Anatomy
• Complications Associated with IV Catheters
• Types of IV Catheters
• Basic Peripheral IV Catheter

3. Left Forelimb - Dorsal View

4. Right Hind Limb - Lateral View

5. Right Hind Limb - Medial View

6. Catheter Insertion Complications
Hemorrhage, Bruising, Hematoma
•
Unsuccessful insertions & recurrent
venipuncture attempts
•
Accumulation of blood, proteins &
cellular debris in the subcutanous
space dramatically increases the
possibility of infection & thrombosis of
the vessel

7. Catheter Insertion Complications
Catheter Embolism
•life-threatening complication

8. Catheter Maintenance Complications
Phlebitis
•Inflammation of a vein
Thrombophlebitis
•Inflammation of a vessel with
clot formation

9. Over­‐the­‐Needle Catheters

10. Shave

15. Lateral Saphenous

16. Medial Saphenous
Abbott Animal Health

17. Bandaging

18. Keep the catheter out of the hair!

19. Don’t touch the catheter!

20. Questions?