title: Peripheral cannulation.
abstract: This article focuses on how to undertake peripheral cannulation by providing the theoretical basis for understanding the anatomy of veins, how to improve venous access and choosing a suitable vein and device. It also provides a practical guide of how to insert a cannula safely as well as prevention and management of complications during and following insertion.
authors.affiliation: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey. lisa.dougherty@rmh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dougherty
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000379:methods*; D009729:Nursing; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology