A simple intravenous cannulation practical teaching technique: a technical note

Abstract

Aim: To create a simple practical teaching technique to aid cannulation skills. Materials: A cannula and medical adhesive technique. Results: A technique was created and described in this technical note. Conclusions: The technique created could be used as a useful adjunct in teaching both students and health professionals on how to place an IV cannuala.

A simplification too far?

“…We have a number of concerns relating to the recent article by Chalmers et al 1 . which describes a novel teaching aid for intravenous (I.V.)…”