VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

CARDIOCENTESIS TECHNIQUE

• Identify the line drawn in between the lower line linking both lower margins of fore limbs.
•  Count the horizontal rows of regularly placed scutes from this line in the ventrally placed and well restrained crocodile with its mouth tied by a rubber tube.
• The 7^th to 9^th complete horizontal row of scutes may be identified in the crocodile.
• Centre point may be chosen for piercing by a disposable needle of 20 gauze with 1.5 inch length.
• Then attach the 10 ml syringe with the syringe after sighting the gushing of blood sample through the needle and carefully withdraw the blood sample.