irrigating cannulas

Re: irrigating cannulas

Vicky RVN — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:13:07 GMT

[quote user="hobbits"]

we use dunlops, but havent ordered any for ages as use them so rarely - dont get many rabbit tear ducts - mostly use them for unblocking cats before placing cath. Vicky, Iv caths sound a good plan, but if you need to I can try ordering them thru dunlops and then swop you :)

sam

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Thanks Sam, will let you know if we need to take you up on that We use them for blocked bladders more than tear ducts too!

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zara — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:48:33 GMT

we use i/v catheters as well for nasolacrimal duct flushing, the vets say they are soooooooo much better and easier to use

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Emma Clark — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:07:56 GMT

We get ours from NVS, they were on back order but the blue ones (sorry can;t remember the size off top of my head) came in yesterday on our delivery. Not sure if the pink ones are back in yet though.

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Sal the 1st — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:10:28 GMT

another vote for using i/v caths - they are a lot easier to get in some times and seem to be better tollerated

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hobbits — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:35:48 GMT

sam

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Laura Ringsell — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:36:03 GMT

Been using a 24g iv catheter for while now - works like a dream.

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Kay Eminson — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:32:26 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

we just used to use iv catheters (without the stylet i might add!!) Either the 24 or 22 g ones depending on size of bunny!!

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Same, never had a problem using iv ones always seems to work!

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Vicky RVN — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:38:02 GMT

Steph, i've not thought of that. Doh! They are softer too aren't they? So less irritating?

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Steph Worsley — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:37:08 GMT

we just used to use iv catheters (without the stylet i might add!!) Either the 24 or 22 g ones depending on size of bunny!!

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Vicky RVN — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:27:56 GMT

Oh no...we get them from Centaur too...put some in the order book yest, hope we get some in cos we've got 1 blue left

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rachel w — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:25:17 GMT

we're out too NVS have said theyant get hold of them and as yet dont have a date on them think theres a problem with th manufacturer we're having to use our horrible metal ones