Use of the subcutaneous abdominal vein for blood sampling and intravenous catheterization in potbellied pigs

The subcutaneous abdominal vein was used successfully to deliver fluids IV after catheterization and as a means of blood collection in 6 potbellied pigs of various body sizes and types. Because a 16-gauge catheter could be easily introduced into the vein, a large volume of fluid could be administere...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 219; no. 6; pp. 809 - 810
Main Author:	Snook, C S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 15-09-2001
Subjects:	Abdomen - blood supply Animals Blood Specimen Collection - methods Blood Specimen Collection - veterinary Catheterization, Peripheral - methods Catheterization, Peripheral - veterinary Catheters, Indwelling - veterinary Restraint, Physical - veterinary Swine Swine Diseases - diagnosis Swine Diseases - therapy Veins
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Summary:	The subcutaneous abdominal vein was used successfully to deliver fluids IV after catheterization and as a means of blood collection in 6 potbellied pigs of various body sizes and types. Because a 16-gauge catheter could be easily introduced into the vein, a large volume of fluid could be administered rapidly. Most pigs were highly tolerant of blood collection from this vein, and little restraint was required. The catheters remained in place for as long as 1 week, and no serious sequelae resulted from catheterization of the subcutaneous abdominal vein.
ISSN:	0003-1488
DOI:	10.2460/javma.2001.219.809