A cannula is a thin tube that doctors insert into a person’s body cavity, such as their nose, or into a vein. Doctors use them to drain fluid, administer medication, or provide oxygen. A person can ...

We report the case of a preterm infant with a rare complication occurred during peripheral insertion of a central venous catheter. A 48-day-old female infant was referred to our Department because of ...

To compare the patency duration of a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) using either continuous infusion with 5% dextrose or intermittent flushing with 0.9% saline. Duration of PIVC patency was ...

Background: Established noninvasive pharmacologic means of alleviating pain and anxiety in children undergoing intravenous cannulation are time-consuming, and thus impractical for routine use in the ...

On August 17, a doctor posted on twitter about a child who was about to lose their hand as a result of a cannula being inserted wrongly. According to Dr Andew Iloket, a medical officer at Kumi ...

In recent months, serious concerns have emerged over the quality and safety of intravenous (IV) lines, including peripheral IV cannulas, supplied to a number of government hospitals across Tamil Nadu.