How do you Innulate a patient?
Procedure Steps
- Introduce yourself to the patient.
- Sanitise your hands using alcohol cleanser.
- Re-check the vein.
- Clean the patients skin with the alcohol wipe.
- Remove the needle cover.
- Flashback of blood is seen in the hub.
- Advance the rest of the cannula into the vein.
- Remove the needle.
What are the different types of cannula?
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.
What is a tourniquet used for in cannulation?
By preventing movement of the cannula (piston-like motion that could drag microorganisms into the vein) it could also prevent infection (Dougherty, 2008). Use of a disposable tourniquet is recommended (RCN, 2010).
How many types IV cannula?
There are 3 main types of IV cannulas, namely: peripheral IV Cannula, central line IV cannula and mid-line IV cannula.
Which veins are used for cannulation?
The preferred sites for IV cannulation
- Hand. Dorsal arch veins.
- Wrist. Volar aspect.
- Cubital fossa. Median antecubital, cephalic and basilic veins.
- Foot. Dorsal arch.
- Scalp. Scalp veins should only be used once other alternatives are exhausted.
Is IV cannula painful?
When an IV needle is placed, it can cause some slight discomfort. You may feel a small sting or pinch for a few seconds when the needle is inserted in your arm or hand. If you’re particularly sensitive to needles, you may want to ask for a numbing cream, so you don’t feel the needle when it goes in.M
What Colour is a 14 gauge cannula?
Gauge Specifications
| COLOR CODE | GAUGE | FLOW RATE ml/min. |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | 20G | 54 |
| Deep Blue | 22G | 31 |
| Yellow | 24G | 14 |
| Violet | 26G | 13 |
What makes a good vein for cannulation?
The three main veins of the antecubital fossa (the cephalic, basilic, and median cubital) are frequently used. These veins are usually large, easy to find, and accomodating of larger IV catheters. Thus, they are ideal sites when large amounts of fluids must be administered.
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