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Medication Administration
Intermediate
11 steps
7 min read
Intravenous Cannulation
The first 3 steps
- Confirm indication, patient identity and any allergy to chlorhexidine, iodine or plaster.
- Wash hands and assemble: cannula, tourniquet, alcohol swab, extension set, flush, dressing, sharps bin.
- Apply the tourniquet 10–15 cm above the intended site.
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