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Urine Collection & Cystocentesis. Veterinary Technician Daily Reference Guide, pg. 434-436. CYSTOCENTESIS Canine and Feline Advantages / Disadvantages ? Male and Female Advantages / Disadvantages ? Performed in the position preferred by the person collecting the urine. Indications
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Urine Collection & Cystocentesis Veterinary Technician Daily Reference Guide, pg. 434-436
CYSTOCENTESIS • Canine and Feline Advantages / Disadvantages ? • Male and Female Advantages / Disadvantages ? • Performed in the position preferred by the person collecting the urine
Indications Obtain sterile urine samples for analysis and/or culture/sensitivity Minimizes urinary tract infections caused by catheterization Aids in localization of hematuria, pyuria, and bacteriuria
Contraindications • Bladder not full enough • Patient resists restraint and palpation • Recent abdominal surgery or trauma • Suspected bleeding disorders, pyometra, or suspected caudal abdominal or bladder tumors • Laceration of the bladder • Suspected laceration of the bowel
Concerns • Leakage of urine • Needle against the bladder wall • Not possible in most large animals
SUPPLIES: • 12 – 20 cc syringe • 22 guage needle • 1 – 1½ inch long • Alcohol
Tech Tips • To help locate the bladder, pour alcohol onto the abdomen of an animal in dorsal recumbency and it will pool in the location of the bladder, or mentally draw an X crossing over the abdomen between the last 2 sets of mammary glands. These techniques are then confirmed by palpation. • Always save 1 ml or more urine for an unexpected culture.