Vena saphena parva

Details of the Intravenous Administration into the Vena Cephalica Antebrachii or the Vena Saphena Parva... 

An assistent fixes the dog. The vena saphena parva (hindlimb vein) or the vena cephalica antebrachii is excised from hairs. The vein is compressed using a rubber tubing tourniquet or by firmly encircling the... 

The site for blood collection has to be different from the site of intravenous administration. Thus, the vena cephalica antebrachii can be used for collection and the vena saphena parva for administration (or vice versa). The dog is kept by one person and the hairs at the selected venes at the forelimbs or hindlimbs are removed by gently clipping. The vein on the dog s limb is compressed by the assistant by encircling the limb with the hand or applying a rubber tourniquet loop. The puncture procedure is then performed. Blood should be withdrawn slowly by aspirating gently. 

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