1. Peripheral intravenous cannulation. A
Peripheral intravenous cannulation. A. Apply gentle pressure over the catheter with a gloved finger to prevent hemorrhage from the catheter hub. B. Blood samples may be withdrawn from the cannula via a syringe or vacuum tubes. C. Intravenous infusion tubing is attached to the catheter. D. A saline (heparin) lock is attached to the catheter.
Source: Chapter 48. Venipuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Access, Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e
Citation: Reichman EF. Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e; 2013 Available at: Accessed: October 11, 2017
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