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In the presence of a newly placed automatic intracardiac defibrillator or pacemaker - ANSWER Avoid PICC insertion on ipsilateral side for six months CVAD insertion in the presents of an IVC filter - ANSWER Can Inadvertently trap wires in the filter

How much of the body is made up of free water? - ANSWER 60% What are the core vaccinations for dogs? - ANSWER distemper adenovirus parvo parainfluenza rabies

Lateral Recumbency - ANSWER Lying on the side Lateral Recumbency - ANSWER Lying on the side Plantar - ANSWER Bottom of the back feet Plantar - ANSWER Bottom of the back feet Palmar - ANSWER Bottom of the front feet Palmar - ANSWER Bottom of the front feet

Why use 10 ml or larger syringe? - ANSWER to minimize pressure on the catheter What do "lock" solutions (final instilled solutions) include? - ANSWER normal saline or heparinized saline (10 to 1000 units per ml How often do you change gauze dressings? - ANSWER at least every two days

Avoid PICC insertion in presence of pacemaker or automatic intracardiac defibrillator (AICD) on what side and for how long? - ANSWER On the ipsilateral side for at least 6 months. Are there studies demonstrating increased risk of dislodgment or entangled leads with pacemakers? - ANSWER There is ...

Air Embolus Causes - ANSWER * Fracture or detachment of catheter connections * Inadequate priming of catheter *Malfunction of self sealing valve in introducer *Presence of catheter tract from previous CVAD *Deep inspiration during removal or insertion *Hypovolemia *Upright position of patient

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter dwell time? - ANSWER 72-96 hours Peripheral Intravenous Catheter infusate parameters are? - ANSWER non-vesicant non-irritant pH 5 to 9, osmolality <600 Does Peripheral Intravenous Catheters require sterile technique for placement? - ANSWER PIVs can be placed u...