Venepuncture and Cannulation

Venepuncture and cannulation are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in the UK, and are everyday procedures in health care practice. Venepuncture and Cannulation is a practical guide to these procedures. It assumes no prior knowledge and equips nurses and other health professionals with the clinical skills and knowledge they need in order to confidently perform venepuncture and cannulation in both hospital and community settings. Explores relevant anatomy and physiology Covers education and training, as well as legal and ethical issues Considers potential complications, and patient perspectives Provides guidance on the selection of the appropriate vein and equipment, and common blood tests

Sara Phillips is lead nurse, Practice Education at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust.

Mary Collins is Lecturer Practitioner at St Mary's NHS Trust.

Lisa Dougherty is Nurse Consultant, Intravenous Therapy, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Introduction Chapter 1 Legal and Professional Aspect Chapter 2 Education and Training Chapter 3 Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4 Selection of Equipment Chapter 5 Selection of Vein Chapter 6 Infection control and risk management Chapter 7 Procedure for venepuncture and cannulation Chapter 8 Complications and problem solving Chapter 9 Different types of blood tests Chapter 10 Patients perspective