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Jugular venipuncture
Introduction
- Good sample collection technique is vital to successful biochemical and hematological analysis of blood.
- Jugular vein gives rapid, unobstructed flow of blood.
- Peripheral veins, eg cephalic and saphenous, often detrimental → slow blood flow → sample artifacts (hemolysis and microclots).
Uses
- Collection of blood for analysis.
Advantages
- Simple technique (unless difficult animal).
Disadvantages
- Difficult to apply sustained pressure to venipuncture site if required.
Technical problems
- Poor technique or sampling from an animal with coagulopathy may result in significant bruising/hemorrhage.
- Cephalic venipuncture (offers no real advantages).
- Placement of jugular catheter Jugular catheterization.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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