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- 2. IV cannula Sizecolour and uses
- 4. Indication for cannulation •Intravenous fluid administration • Intravenous medications • Intravenous chemotherapy • Intravenous nutrition • Blood and blood products administration • Administration of radiological contrast
- 5. Contra indication Do notinsert close to infections site Vein of fractured limb Where there is an AV FISTULA present Oedema Extra care to be taken on patients with bleeding &clotting disorder and on warfarin
- 6. PROCEDURE OF USINGTHE IV CANNULA • Introduce yourself to the patient • Check the patient name and the type of fluid to be given • Explain the procedure to the patient gain consent • Sanitise your hands using alcohol cleanser • Position the arm so that it is comfortable for the patient and identify a vein • Apply the tourniquet and re-checkthe vein • Put on your gloves , clean the patient skin with the alcohol wipe and let it dry • Remove the cannula from its packaging and remove needle cover ensuring not to touch the needle • Stretch the skin distally and inform the patient that the should expect a sharp scratch • Insert the needle, bevel upwards at about 30 degrees • Advance the needle until a flashback of blood is seen In the hub at the back of the cannula • Once the flashback of blood is seen progress the entire cannula a further 2mm place the cannula • And apply the tegaderm
- 7. Intravenous Therapy Complications Localcomplications • Infiltration • Extravasation • Thrombosis • Thrombophlebitis • Phlebitis Systemic complications • Embolism -Pulmonary Embolism - Air Embolism - Catheter Embolism • Hematoma • Systemic infection • Circulatory overload • Allergic reaction
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