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METHODS OF ADMINISTERING MEDICINE

METHODS OF ADMINISTERING MEDICINE. Topical – applied to skin or mucous membranes of eye,ear, or nasal passage Ex. Ointments, powders, aerosols Oral – given by mouth by feeding, balling gun, drench applicator (gun), or dose syringe Ex. Pills, tablets, capsules, liquids

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METHODS OF ADMINISTERING MEDICINE

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  1. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  2. METHODS OF ADMINISTERING MEDICINE • Topical – applied to skin or mucous membranes of eye,ear, or nasal passage • Ex. Ointments, powders, aerosols • Oral – given by mouth by feeding, balling gun, drench applicator (gun), or dose syringe • Ex. Pills, tablets, capsules, liquids • Anal or rectal – introduced into rectum • Ex. Suppository Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  3. Methods, cont. • Nasal – introduced into the nose • Ex. Spray for respiratory virus • Injectable – placed directly into animal’s body with needle and syringe • Ex. Intravenous, intramuscular, intradermal • Intrauterine – introduced directly into uterus • Ex. Bolus placed in uterus after calving problems Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  4. Common Types of Animal Medical Equipment • Balling Gun – used to administer pills, capsules, or boluses orally • Syringe – used with needle to administer liquid injectables • Thermometer – inserted into animal’s rectum to check body temperature • Drench Gun – used to administer orally liquid medications • Speculum Tube – 20-inch metal tube used with a rubber tube to relieve cattle of bloat • Implant Gun – used to deposit growth stimulant pellets in back of ear Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  5. TYPES OF INJECTIONS Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  6. SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION (SUB Q) Made in any area where skin fits loosely, such a neck, chest wall, or flank; dosage is deposited under raised skin, and area is then massaged to facilitate distribution. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

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  9. INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION (IM) Made deeply into large muscle with needle at least ¾ inch long. Not placed in high priced meat areas, can damaged muscle tissue. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

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  13. INTRAPERITONEAL INJECTION (IP) Made into right flank at point in center of triangle formed by loin, last rib, and line from top of last rib to hip bone. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

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  16. INFUSION INTRAMAMMARY (IMM) Made with cannula directly into teat canal after disinfecting teat and depressing teat to open sphincter muscle. Mastitis (infection) Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

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  18. INTRARUMINAL INJECTION (IR) Made through the left flank with a 14-gauge, 3-inch needle. Used to relieve bloat and injecting medicine directly into the rumen. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  19. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  20. INTRADERMAL INJECTION (ID) Made into skin with a 20- to 26-gauge needle. Should raise a blister. Hair is shaven in area. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  21. Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

  22. That’s All for Now Compilation: AECD, California || For more e-learning resources visit www.kashvet.org

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