IV CANNULA | CANNULA FOR IV

IV Cannula  as intravenous cannulation refers to a procedure through which a little plastic tube is inserted into a vein for the administration of drugs, fluids or blood directly into the bloodstream. This technique has diverse applications such as hydration, giving antibiotics and performing blood transfusion in hospitals and clinicsIV cannula come in gauge numbers with smaller numbers indicating larger diameter which are selected on basis age sex and type treatment needed by patient thus for instance larger ones are generally used in quick fluid resuscitation during emergencies while smaller can suffice for routine administration drugs More so different materials designs exist for IV cannula.

Key Features Of Iv Cannula 

• Cannula: The actual tube, which is usually made of medical-grade plastic. It's designed to be flexible and soft to reduce discomfort.
• Needle: A sharp needle is used to puncture the vein and insert the cannula. Once in place, the needle is removed, leaving just the cannula in the vein.
• Winged or Non-Winged Designs: Some IV cannula have "wings" on the sides for easier handling and stabilization, while others do not.
• Flange: A small, flat piece around the base of the cannula that helps secure it in place and ensures stability.

Components and Types Iv Cannula 

Cannula: the small tube itself that is placed in the vein

Flashback chamber: small enclosure allowing health personnel to observe if there’s any type of blood flow back to it--thus ensuring correct positioning.

Hub: part of the device that connects the cannula to an IV line or syringe

Stylet: a  needle used during cannulation but removed afterward

Uses Of Iv Cannula 

1. Blood Transfusions

Safe Transfusion: Enabling the process of transfusing blood components i.e. RBCs, platelets, plasma to immediately available for patients needing blood support.

2. Emergency Treatments

Resuscitation: By providing immediate opening for access of life-saving drugs and fluids in cases of emergency such as shock or cardiac arrest.

 3. Intravenous Anesthesia

Surgical Procedures: Use of agents for the purpose of efficiently inducing a sleeplike state or causing total loss of consciousness while carrying out an operative process.

 4. Dietary Provision

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): supplying important nutrients and calories through a vein to non eating patients because of illness, surgery, or digestive tract problems