title: Peripheral intravenous cannulation.
abstract: The placement of intravenous cannulas can be a difficult task, especially when treating a hypovolaemic or critically ill patient. Often the physician is faced with the problem of being unable to locate a suitable vein or, even more frustrating, finding a vein but not being able to insert the cannula. The author summarises the general principles of peripheral intravenous cannulation and presents some practical tips.
authors.affiliation: Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cleary
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans