Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE, VTES, discusses catheter selection, common placement mistakes, and how preparation and hands-on practice can help veterinary technicians build confidence and improve patient care.
News|Articles|December 30, 2023
- dvm360 December 2023
- Volume 54
- Issue 12
- Pages: 36
Top dvm360 articles of 2023: #2
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2. Firefighter pet owner revives his dog with CPR
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Whitney, a Yorkshire terrier/ poodle mix aged 3 years, was found floating unresponsive in a swimming pool. As an emergency medical technician/firefighter, owner Andy Brocchini has significant experience performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on humans and had researched how to perform CPR in pets.
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From catheter size and vessel selection to common placement mistakes, Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, shares practical guidance on venipuncture and IV catheter placement for veterinary technicians.
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