title: A critical examination of the insertion of intravenous cannulae.
abstract: Insertion of intravenous cannulae initially constitutes a technical challenge to medical students and doctors alike, but mastery of the mechanics of insertion and the commonness of the procedure has often resulted in complacency with regards attention to asepsis. Attention is drawn to several fundamental areas of inadequacy.
mesh_terms: D000985:Antisepsis; D001207:Asepsis; D001458:Bandages; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014680:Veins