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The Procedural Work For The Cannula

- Essential Requirements

  • Hand washing or rubbing with alcohol before inserting the cannula and during follow-up procedures.
  • Disinfection of the skin at the insertion site.
  • Use of a sterile technique during insertion, follow-up, and removal of the cannula.
  • Secure the IV set to prevent movement of the cannula.
  • Ensure that the system remains closed.
  • Keep the cannula insertion site covered with a sterile dressing and remove it early when no longer needed.
  • Monitor the insertion site daily for signs of inflammation.
  • The indications for inserting a cannula should be precise and clear, such as during surgeries, dehydration, blood transfusion, or intravenous nutrition.
  • The skin at the insertion site should be disinfected, kept dry, and protected from contamination, with a sterile dressing applied.
  • Select the appropriate insertion site and cannula type and remove it immediately when it is no longer needed.