The Complete Guide to Intravenous (IV) Cannulation LIVE DEMO | 2022 update

This is the updated intravenous (IV) Cannulation video. I really tried to improve on aspects of aseptic non touch technique and being far more environmentally conscious that I was in 2012.

Skip ahead to 11:30 for the actual cannulation or CHECK OUT any of the videos in my playlist

I will go through everything in detail from
- Indications 1:24
- Choosing a vein 2:00
- Dilating then vein 3:56
- Aseptic non touch technique 5:55
- Setup 7:39
- Step by step insertion technique 10:09

and Extra trips
- Cannula grip 14:54
- Skin tension 15:48
- increasing stability 16:44
- how to avoid puncturing the other side or 'blowing the vein' 17:44

Thanks to James and Joel for their amazing assistance with this video!

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[marabanara]

Chemo nurse here. So nice to have an Aussie produced cannulating video. I’d add that it’s important to note your local policies and procedures for important differences. For example, our health service mandates use of sterile/surgical gloves, and you set up a cannulation kit on sterile field, much like a sterile dressing pack. But I highly prefer your way, utilising the mini sterile fields from the packaging to keep key parts sterile, and clean gloves.
There have been times where having to feel the potential site many times without a glove means a bit of faffing and then regloving but taking your time really pays off.
We use heat packs on pretty much everyone as they arrive if they’re to have peripheral IV access, which does help. But the tip about gravity- I seem to be one of very few using that principle. Yet for difficult veins, it can be a game changer, and I’ve often found barely touched nice size veins on the back of the forearm near the elbow this way. Annoying to insert but still much better than any other option. Our patients’ veins get bad pretty quickly on chemo and even very young patients’ veins suffer from some of the protocols.
Thanks for your awesome work!

[peggyanger]

All of your videos have brought the best success in my cannulation as a new IV infusion nurse.

[ineedmoney]

Thanks for making these cannulation videos! I’m an RN reentering nursing after 7 years away from the bedside so I’ve been brushing up on my knowledge and skills. I was looking for a good IV insertion video and finally stumbled upon yours. You’ve got the best out there that I could find. Very thorough. I love the tips you give. I can’t wait to put it to use.
One thing I wanted to say was I was surprised to learn that the policy at my hospital for peripheral IVs is that they can stay in as long as there is no sign of infection, phlebitis, swelling etc. we just change the dressing every 7 days. Surprising right?! Thanks again for putting your time and effort into this.
-Gina

[lisam.]

You did a beautiful job explaining and demonstrating the technique. You have a calm and soothing voice, perfect for teaching. Fantastic filming. Easy to visualize. Thank you!

[thandiwe]

This was one of the best cannulation videos I've come across! Very simple and yet so detailed!

[ninjapirate]

I'm doing JCCA after many years of ED and today I learned a few new things about cannulation.

[yonicoleeeo]

Thank you so much for these videos! I watched them after having a run of bad cannula days on ward cover, and your tips have definitely helped increase my success rate :)

[Daniel-xfzi]

amazing video. I'd recommend this to anyone that wants to improve their IV cannulation technique.

[noblesseoblige]

great job demonstrating i.v cannulation with ease.Thank you putting so much effort explaining this procedure excellently.

[ontheroadwithtenzin]

Thank you for these videos. I am needle phobic facing another IV sedation. Last one ruptured my vein. I'm binging on your videos and it is helping to overcome my panic response. Your voice is so calming. Took 10 videos of listening and now today I was able to watch the needle insertion with only a tinge of anxiety. :D

[frankfromupstateny]

I think a 2nd Grader...could perform cannulation after watching this guy do it.

[feliciaferrigno]

Hands down, my FAV cannulation video on YouTube. Thanks for giving great instruction, but also the explanation of the physiology involved!

[linneasimchah]

Really appreciate this video. In two days I'm getting my first IV infusion at Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, and was pretty anxious about the IV cannulation insertion, which is the worst part according to online patient reviews. I needed to see what was involved to hopefully reduce some queasiness. Great video. Your demeanor is excellent/calm. Thank you!

[beverlyramsahai]

You have the art of making anything looks so easy Keep up the good work

[tb]

Great demo. Should be a good resource. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[elijahjohn]

Incredibly interesting insight through David's statue. Thank you for that

[cyd]

Great video as usual! You techniques have helped improve my skills. I do not have to place IVs often but when I do, if it's been a while, I always review your videos to prepare. Thanks!

[hikaritakashy]

Thanks that was really helpful and I really needed to learn those info in such a practical way that I've just seen in your video and now I've got my aim done of the visual learning of cannulation ✔️ ❤

[nnmann]

You actually forgot the most important fact that made your original video so viral, which is the angle of insertion.
You totally forgot to mention to insert with a 10-15 degree angle (and then go on until you see the flush, then flatten and move on for appr. 5 mm)

This fact and the really really slow insertion of the needle, then showing the flush, then flattening and moving on is the best part of the old videos. I really hope you re-do this video with this one modification

[ayshadalieva]

Thank you. I really enjoyed your video. And I really appreciated your smile and being friendly.