Intravenous cannulation tips and tricks

This is a video of all the details and tips I wish I knew for IV cannulation as a junior doctor.
It's a compilation of all the techniques I've learned over my career.

I will post a video of an actual demonstration to illustrate these points

Thanks for watching!!!

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[roy-nkvq]

Thank you for your videos. I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Watching your videos has helped me improve my success at IV cannulation in dogs and cats!

[feliciaferrigno]

I've watched many of your vids but I always learn something new with each one! This one was no exception. Love your calm, quiet teaching style. Talk about bifurcation and valves, please.

[FRACP]

Dr. Amaratunge, what an absolute delight to come across this video on youtube as a final year medical student in Sydney trying to brush up some PIVC skills. This is exactly what I was looking for as I am someone who loves to know the theory and principles behind everything we do rather than just following steps. I am looking forward to doing more cannulations in this systematic way. Thank you!

[ASMR-pphc]

Hey lots of midwives and nurses enjoy your tutorials! Really well explained and love you take the time to explain the simple things first.

[adafung]

I want to let you know your teachings Really Works ! Thank you so much !

[yvonneachterman]

I'm a nursing student, and thank you so much!

[leeriley]

I just thought that I would reply to your excellent vids on cannulation, have really helped to reduce my anxiety and boosted my confidence + technique when inserting midlines into difficult veins. Thank you!

[sarasnotherly]

Thank you for this! I am a nursing student, graduating next month and I cant seem to get IV’s right. I think I go through the vein. Will try the technique about advancing slowly and almost “lift the vein up”.

[bigtuna]

Good Day Doctor, I have learned much from your videos. Someone once told me for elderly small veins, go bevel down. Any thoughts. Thanks

[Plantandpeoplecarer]

I’m a registered nurse and I can’t thank you enough for this!

[illcitydiaries]

this is amazing info and taught in such a relatable manner! Major thx, from an NYC trauma ED nurse

[ashlynsule]

Thank you Doc. I have now have more confidence.

[mastrmin]

Love this - Very helpful can’t wait to start another IV Monday to try your technique. I seem to be getting in the van and then I lower the needle attached and go in a little more and then it stops everyone always says well that’s a bell and you can’t even flush through it some of the nurses just push it through but I have not been able to do that because I think that would hurt or cause damage to that valve - I cannot find the link to the video can you respond with a link thank you

[juanmiguel]

do you have a trick on cannulating a very swollen client

[ИгорьДемидович-хи]

Hi! Could you make the same video on arterial cannulation technique? Your explanations are great!

[jbuccilli]

excellent and very informative presentation!

[edmundkhong]

Thank you very much for your IV cannulation videos! Very useful tips that have definitely improved my technique and success rate. I was just wondering if you could please elaborate on why you can re-attempt the same vein in a more proximal location if you initially missed in a more distal location, but cannot re-attempt in a distal location if you initially missed more proximally? I couldn't find an answer online so any explanation would be appreciated, thank you!

[sherlin--babby]

Thank you👏very much Doctor this is very helpful 2 me and Dr. U have explained perfectly step by step 'm anesthesia technician Dr.❣

[ahmedthamir]

thank you sir ..that was very helpful ♥️

[tbip]

This video is exceptional. You may be surprised by how badly cannulation is taught in UK (paramedic) universities.
This should be required viewing.
Do you have a video on occluding cannulas during cap application or drug admin?