IV Cannulation

Question 1

What do you need to do before hand hygiene?

Answer 1

Open packaging and prime that add on device

Question 2

What do you need to do before you put on gloves?

Answer 2

Apply the tourinequet and locate the IV site

Cleanse the IV site

Question 3

How is the cannula actually inserted?

Answer 3

Fold down wings of cannula

Skin traction

Insert cannula at 10-45 degree angle and when there is flashback lower the angle and advance a further 1-2 mm

Question 4

What do you do immediately after inserting the cannula?

Answer 4

Release tourniquet

Remove stylet whilst applying pressure on beyond the IV tip

Keep white cap if not using a primed add on device

Attach white cap or primed add on device

Secure cannula with dressing

Flush

Question 5

What are the important steps after flushing the cannula?

Answer 5

Hand hygiene

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Reassess the patient for any problems after 30 minutes, 2 - 4 hours, 24 hours