Follow these steps to place a cephalic catheter
Brandy Terry, CVT, VTS (ECC)
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Brandy Terry, CVT, VTS (ECC), is the director of critical care and specialty nursing at Animal Critical Care and Specialty Group at the Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, Pa.
Articles by Brandy Terry, CVT, VTS (ECC)
It is crucial that technicians understand why fluids are essential, the different types of fluids available, and how to provide them.
This article provides an overview of how fluid is normally distributed in the body, what types of fluids can be given to correct any fluid imbalances, and how to calculate the volume of fluid needed for each dehydrated patient.
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