Blood collection by cardiocentesis

BLOOD COLLECTION BY CARDIOCENTESIS

  • Locate the heart by palpation between the index finger and thumb in case of a well restrained snake. Heart’s beating activity may be seen or felt often.
  •  Select that area for the intervention.
  • Then by using a disposable needle of suitable size (21 gauze), prick that area till you feel the piercing of heart with subsequent flow of blood through  the needle.
  • Now carefully draw the blood sample

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