title: Venodilatation techniques to enhance venepuncture and intravenous cannulation.
abstract: Venepuncture and venous cannulation are the most commonly performed invasive medical procedures in hospitalized patients. Venodilatation can facilitate these procedures and minimize discomfort for patient and practitioner alike. This article describes useful venodilatation techniques that can be employed by medical personnel.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, Magee Women's Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5909 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA.
authors.forename: Raymond J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Roberge
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018962:Phlebotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D005996:Nitroglycerin