This episode looks at the procedure of Intravenous Cannulation. A cannula is a flexible plastic tube, which is inserted into a vein to allow medication and or fluid to be administered intravenously. When choosing the cannula size, you must take into account the intended use for the cannula and the accessibility of the patient’s veins. […]
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Taking Blood Cultures
Blood cultures are taken to investigate the presence of bacteria in a sample of blood. Once you have watched this video, why not attempt the multiple choice quiz to test your knowledge?
Recording a 12 Lead ECG
This episode looks at the procedure of Recording a 12 Lead ECG. An electrocardiogram, or ECG, is performed to assess the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. To record an ECG, electrodes must be placed in specific positions on the patient’s limbs and chest wall, then connected via leads to an ECG machine, which […]