Intravenous cannula (iv cannula)

an intravenous cannula is a small plastic tube which is inserted into a vein, usually in the back of your hand, the forearm or at the elbow
a tourniquet is applied to you arm and the skin cleaned with an alcohol wipe
a plastic tube with a needle is inserted (usually into a vein on your hand)
keep your hands warm before the insertion, it increases the size of your veins and makes the insertion much easier
the needle in the plastic tube is then removed and disposed
the plastic tube is fixed with a dressing to keep it in place
the plastic tube stays in the vein and is attached to a giving set with a fluid bag
it is required for every anaesthetic
it is used for the administration of fluids and medication (single injection or infusion)
for infusions a pump may also be attached
it may be removed after your operation, it will be removed before you are going home
if required for longer it should be exchanged every 3 days to avoid an infection

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