How do you choose the best vein for iv cannulation? Try this step by step method!

A great problem is having TOO MANY OPTIONS!

So with many veins to choose from, which one do you choose???

In this video I outline my approach, especially as it relates to the operating theatre environment

1) Try the most distal site that satisfies the purpose
2) Choose between hand, forearm, cubital fossa and arm - each has advantages and disadvantages
3) Consider Left or right (patent preference, logistics of theatre, surgical requirements)

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[benjaminconder]

Fully agree with the environment dictates the location. Working as a paramedic my usual practice is to aim for access in the right side as this is the side we have access to in the vehicle and avoids me standing to access the line.

Also agree with the forearm, can be harder to anchor veins but in terms of flows it is usually better. Sometimes anchoring by holding your hand encircled around the limb can be useful especially in the elderly. It’s just important to not use so much pressure it collapses the vein.

[cardiyansane]

Thanks for video. Please make another one where you discuss difficult cannulation; how to deal with things like rolling wins, multiple valves, scar tissue etc .. also what do u think of ultrasound technology for vein cannulation ? And did you say your assistant???? Here in USA you don’t get one ! You cannulate quickly then get your airway

[syedasimahmad]

Precise yet covered all points related to site for cannilation….Excellent sir

[kathleen]

Thank you for thinking of the patient’s comfort!

[proudsanatani]

Rather than book i am gaining 100× more knowledge from your videos sir . Love ❤ from India🇮🇳 keep posting such content🤗

[barshakarki]

Plz upload about ABG blood drawing techniques too

[herlinskyhherlina]

siir, maybe you can share how to get a femoral access ? Thank youu

[rebecca]

Worth watching ur videos sir... Sir can u pliz make a video on how to take an abg sample... 😊

[emmabae]

Where would be a good site to look for a vein for cannulation on a patient who's vein may not be visible despite applications of a techniquet or by slapping/flicking the vein?

[yashcreations]

Can u explain sometimes the valves of the blood vessels causes blockage of vein ...hw can we prevent that

[daryakhan]

Please make a video on IV/IM injections and what can go wrong while performing them. Love from pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

[Mohlinder]

Is he a doctor? In Sweden all IV cannulations are made by the nurses. Nursing specialized in Anesthesia being the best and most proficient at it.

[parixitsinh]

You not giving practical things which is not understandable, sorry but true!
Bad video recommondation👎👎