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Bone marrow aspiration
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 101 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.21
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Bone marrow aspiration
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 101 - 106
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.21
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Procedure for obtaining a bone marrow sample for cytology.
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Figures
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Figure B.28:
A bone marrow aspirate can be obtained using a Klima needle. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.28:
A bone marrow aspirate can be obtained using a Klima needle.
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Figure B.29:
The animal should be placed in sternal recumbency for obtaining bone marrow aspirates from the iliac crest. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.29:
The animal should be placed in sternal recumbency for obtaining bone marrow aspirates from the iliac crest.
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Figure B.30:
The needle should be inserted into the widest and most dorsal aspect of the iliac crest. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.30:
The needle should be inserted into the widest and most dorsal aspect of the iliac crest. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.31:
The needle should be inserted into the greater tubercle of the proximal humerus (black X). © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.31:
The needle should be inserted into the greater tubercle of the proximal humerus (black X).
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Figure B.32:
In medium to large dogs, the needle can be inserted on the craniolateral flattened aspect of the proximal humerus. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.32:
In medium to large dogs, the needle can be inserted on the craniolateral flattened aspect of the proximal humerus. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.33:
The needle should be inserted into the trochanteric fossa. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.33:
The needle should be inserted into the trochanteric fossa. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.34:
A syringe should be attached to the needle to collect the sample. The plunger is released as soon as any blood-coloured material appears in the hub. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.34:
A syringe should be attached to the needle to collect the sample. The plunger is released as soon as any blood-coloured material appears in the hub.
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Figure B.35:
A bone marrow sample should be placed at the top of the slide. Due to the near-vertical angle, any excess blood will run down to the bottom of the slide leaving the bone marrow spicules at the top. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.35:
A bone marrow sample should be placed at the top of the slide. Due to the near-vertical angle, any excess blood will run down to the bottom of the slide leaving the bone marrow spicules at the top.
Supplements
Procedure video: Bone marrow aspiration (1) using a needle
This video shows how to obtain cytology samples using bone marrow aspiration using a needle
Procedure video: Bone marrow aspiration (2) using a bone access system
This video shows how to obtain cytology samples using bone marrow aspiration using a bone access system. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.