critical care medicine
How To Do Peripheral Vein Cannulation
Additional Considerations for Peripheral Vein Cannulation
Chlorhexidinehypersensitivity: Cleanse the skin using a different disinfectant. Latex hypersensitivity: Use latex-free gloves and tourniquet. A sterile field is usually not needed for peripheral venous cannulation. However, sterile (ie, aseptic or aseptic no-touch) technique should be followed. Peripheral IV catheters should not overlie a joint (eg, the antecubital fossa) unless other sites are unavailable—joint motion will kink the catheter and also is uncomfortable. If such a site must be used, an immobilization board can help prevent the joint from flexing. 