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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.
