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Blood sampling – (a) arterial
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 74 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.13
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Blood sampling – (a) arterial
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 74 - 77
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.13
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Samples of arterial blood may be required for assessment of respiratory function, arterial oxygen concentration or acid-base status.
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Figure B.6:
A pre-heparinized arterial blood gas syringe is used for obtaining samples. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.6:
A pre-heparinized arterial blood gas syringe is used for obtaining samples.
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Figure B.7:
The dorsal pedal artery is most commonly used to obtain arterial blood samples. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.7:
The dorsal pedal artery is most commonly used to obtain arterial blood samples. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.8:
The femoral artery can be used in cats and small dogs to obtain arterial blood samples. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.8:
The femoral artery can be used in cats and small dogs to obtain arterial blood samples. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission