IV Cannulation Procedure - OSCE Exam Demonstration

Learn how to insert an intravenous cannula and take blood for your OSCE Exams. The technique used to gain peripheral IV access by cannulation is one of the key OSCE skills that you need as a medical or nursing student. iv insertion is an important skill to master as a nurse, junior doctor or in your residency. Helping you with key clinical skills for nursing, medical and PA students to perform peripheral iv.

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0:00 - Start
0:08 - Intro
0:22 - Equipment
1:00 - Procedure
3:06 - Closing statement and flush

One of the basic skills that you will be routinely called upon as junior doctors to do– also important to master it as it is a vital skill.

Wash your hands using the Ayliffe technique

Introduce yourself and give your name and grade

“Hi, my name is Hugh Glass and I am a 4th year medical student”

Clarify patients identity by confirming their name and asking for their DOB

Explain what examination you are performing and what this involves

“Today I will be placing a small tube in to your vein to allow us to give your medication/fluids straight in to your vein. You may feel a sharp scratch as I will be using a needle to do this.”

Gain verbal consent
“Would this be okay with you?”

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Please use in conjunction with classroom training and local guidelines.