What is cannulation procedure in nursing?

What is cannulation procedure in nursing?

Intravenous cannulation is a process by which a small plastic tube (a cannula) is inserted into a peripheral vein. The subsequent venous access can be used for the administration of fluids, medication and nutrition. In some cases, blood samples can also be obtained from the cannula.

What is the procedure for cannulation?

Procedure Steps

1. Introduce yourself to the patient.
2. Sanitise your hands using alcohol cleanser.
3. Re-check the vein.
4. Clean the patients skin with the alcohol wipe.
5. Remove the needle cover.
6. Flashback of blood is seen in the hub.
7. Advance the rest of the cannula into the vein.
8. Remove the needle.

How do you care for an IV cannula?

IV Catheter Site Care

1. Remove the old dressing. Wash your hands well. Put on clean, sterile gloves if you use them.
2. Clean the site. If you wore gloves at step 1, remove them and throw them away. Wash your hands again.
3. Place a new dressing. Place a new dressing over the exit site. Seal all the edges of the dressing.

How many types of cannula are there?

There are two main types of cannula: IV cannulas: IV cannulas consist of short, flexible tubing doctors place into a vein. Nasal cannulas: Nasal cannulas consist of flexible tubing that sits inside the nostrils and delivers oxygen.

Can nurses do cannulas?

It has been suggested that cannula insertion is perhaps a medical task as doctors are more familiar with surgical procedures. It has been shown tha- nurses adhere more strictly to procedural aspects of IV therapy, such as washing hands (Grundy 1996).

What is the best site for IV cannulation?

The preferred sites for IV cannulation

1. Hand. Dorsal arch veins.
2. Wrist. Volar aspect.
3. Cubital fossa. Median antecubital, cephalic and basilic veins.
4. Foot. Dorsal arch.
5. Scalp. Scalp veins should only be used once other alternatives are exhausted.