SKILLS

US Guided Cannulation

Introduction

The US guided cannulation skills session aims to introduce students to:

  • The indications of US guided IVC insertion

  • Basic US settings and probes

  • Identification of relevant anatomy with US

  • The technique and procedure of US-guided cannulation

It can be taught in 1 hours

Teaching approach

As with all modules, familiarise yourself with the NPMT principles & check out the facilitator guide.

Content Contributors

AUTHOR: RISSK

Last updated: 2016. New update coming soon.


Required Equipment 

  • Ultrasound machine

  • USS cannulation models

  • US Gel

  • 22, 20, 18g Cannulas

  • Extension sets and saline

  • Torniquet