Biologic sampling 2 review

Bladder catheterization General technique

sterile gloves (when touching catheter)

sterile catheter

sterile lub

Bladder catheterization restraint

canine: lateral, standing (males)

Sternal (females)

Prep

clean with a mild antiseptic

aseptic gloves

sterile lubricant (more is better)

Polyproylene

Red rubber

Foley

PTFE

Steel

Catheter package

Estimate length (male)

prepuce to the pubic brim

Expose

penis

have a restrainer

retract prepuce

cleanse tip

Catheter size (make dog)

French (bigger number/bigger catheter)

Female dog methods

Visual

digital

blind (finger method)

Female restraint to find urethra

sternal

Stand

lateral

Female dog prep

clean volva area

possibly clip hair

use aseptic technique

Length in female dogs

vulva to pelvic brim

Female dog equipment

speculum

light source

Female position for catheter insertion

Ventral

lateral

Two techniques to make catheters stiff

Stylet

freezer

Blocked toms

intro catheter

possible flush and advance

Female cat insertion methods

blind

scope if possible

Cystocentesis technique

parapreputial (side of the prepuce)

midline

Caution of Cystocentesis

do not search with a needle, pull out and poke again if needed

Cystocentesis general technique

Ultrasound guided or palpation of the bladder

Cystocentesis needle insertion

caudodorsal at a 45-75 angle