Intraosseous catheter placement in small mammals.
Intraosseous catheterization may be used to administer fluids or medications to small mammals, particularly when intravenous access cannot be established. This column describes the necessary equipment, procedure and potential complications of intraosseous catheterization.
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Ashley
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University of California-Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA, USA. ashleyz.dvm@gmail.com
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D017148:Infusions, Intraosseous / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008322:Mammals