Site Map	Cannulation and Setup a Drip

• Introduce yourself and check the patient's identity
• Establish rapport with patient
• Explain procedure and obtain patient consent
• Position and expose patient appropriately
• Wash hands
• Assemble equipment
  • Select suitable IV cannula
  • Remove fluid bag & giving set from packaging
    • Check expiry date
  • Close tap and insert drip set into bag
  • Run through IV infusion set
    • Ensure bubbles are expelled
• Apply tourniquet and identify suitable vein
• Put on gloves
• Clean skin with suitable agent
  • e.g. isopropyl alcohol 70%
  • Allow to air dry
• Retract the skin to stabilise the vein and insert cannula
  • On flashback withdraw needle and advance cannula
• Release torniquet
  • Apply pressure over the tip of cannula to prevent blood loss
• Dispose of needle appropriately
• Connect IV infusion set
  • Ensure running at an appropriate speed
• Tape cannula in place after drying skin
• Observe puncture site for swelling
• Remove all waste and dispose of it correctly
• Remove gloves and wash hands
• Document start time of infusion
• Encourage patient's questions and answer them appropriately

	Any comments or feedback please contact me by email: Tom Williams