Do you know a simple plastic tube saves lives in emergencies? You must be wondering, what could it be? It is called a cannula. That coloured plastic tube that we all see in a critical care patient’s hand. The cannulation procedure delivers medications and becomes a life-saver for them. The process is not only about […]
Cannulation sounds like a very complex word. But it is a simple and life-saving procedure in hospitals and clinics. It means placing a small plastic tube into a vein. However, there are a few different types of cannulation. It varies depending on the cannulation insertion sites. The cannula types we are going to explore are: […]
You may have wondered what is cannulation? Simply put, the procedure is placing a plastic tube that saves millions of lives every single day. In emergency care, doctors place a tiny, flexible tube into the patient’s vein to get bloodstream access. It helps to administer medications and fluids into the patient’s body to treat them […]
You may think finding the best cannulation veins is not that hard! But, in reality, it is the opposite. The success of the cannula insertion process depends on it. According to studies, 83% of IVs fail due to poor vein choice. So, doctors and medical staff stay alert while choosing the right vein. The IV […]
In emergencies, doctors frequently need quick access to a patient’s vein to save lives. But the needle makes it difficult and makes the patient freak out more! There’s the cannula insertion that comes into the spotlight! It reduces needle puncture and allows doctors to take action fast! IV insertion means placing a small tube into […]
In the critical care unit, a second not only matters, it decides the life and death of a patient. At the moment, a simple mistake can not be made. Every decision should be taken with precision. Here’s where arterial cannulation helps. It allows doctors to take the right action at the right time. In arterial […]
Intraosseous cannulation simply means getting access to the vascular tissue of the bone marrow. It helps to pass the medicine through that. It creates a direct route to the bloodstream through the bones. The process sounds intense, and it is! However, it becomes a lifesaver when the IV cannula fails! In the high-stakes moment, every […]
Peripheral cannulation is a simple yet essential medical procedure. It is very important for patients undergoing surgery and emergency care in hospitals and clinics. It provides easy, quick, and reliable access to bloodstreams through veins. Although the IV cannulation is a simple medical process, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has low risks […]
