British Journal of NursingVol. 23, No. Sup14 CommentsPeripheral intravenous cannulation: what is considered ‘best practice’?Donna McGowanDonna McGowanSearch for more papers by this authorDonna McGowanPublished Online:25 Jul 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.Sup14.S26AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Baldwin W, Murphy J, Shakespeare D, Kelly C, Fox L, Kelly M (2013) Campaign best practice in intravenous therapy. Nurs Times 109(33-34): 22–3 Medline, Google ScholarDougherty L (1996) Intravenous cannulation (continuing education credit). Nurs Stand 11(2): 47–54 Medline, Google ScholarDougherty L (2002) Delivery of intravenous therapy. Nurs Stand 16(16): 45–52 Crossref, Google ScholarHadaway L (2007) Infiltration and extravasation. Am J Nurs 107(8): 64–72 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarIngram P, Lavery I (2007) Peripheral intravenous cannulation: safe insertion and removal technique. Nurs Stand 22(1): 44–8 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarKaur P, Thakur R, Kaur S, Bhalla A (2011) Assessment of risk factors of phlebitis amongst intravenous cannulated patients. Nursing and Midwifery Research Journal 7(3): 106–14. http://tinyurl.com/ov227lr (accessed 11 July 2014) Google ScholarLavery I, Ingram P (2006) Prevention of infection in peripheral intravenous devices. Nurs Stand 20(49): 49–57 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarMcCallum L, Higgins D (2012) Care of peripheral venous cannula sites. Nurs Times 108(34-35): 12–5 Medline, Google ScholarNHS Lothian (2009) Guidelines for the safe use of chemotherapy agents. NHS Lothian, Edinburgh. http://tinyurl.com/ldb68g7 (accessed 11 July 2014) Google ScholarNHS Lothian (2012) Peripheral Venous Cannulation (Adult). NHS Lothian, Edinburgh Google ScholarNursing and Midwifery Council (2008) The code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. NMC, London. http://tinyurl.com/35om3cs (accessed 11 July 2014) Google ScholarRoyal College of Nursing (2010) Standards for infusion therapy, 3rd end. RCN, London. http://tinyurl.com/ncf6lhm (accessed 11 July 2014) Google ScholarScales K (2005) Vascular access: a guide to peripheral venous cannulation. Nurs Stand 19(49): 48–52 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarWilson J (2006) Preventing infection associated with intravascular therapy. In: Wilson J, ed. Infection Control in Clinical Practice, 3rd edn. Baillière Tindall, London: 199–213 Google ScholarWeinstein SM (2007) Complications and interventions. In: Plumer AL, ed. Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy, 8th edn. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philedelphia: 152–87 Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byManagement of difficult intravenous access: a qualitative reviewWorld Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 13, No. 6Nursing attitudes and practices for routine I.V. catheter resitingNursing, Vol. 50, No. 5Vascular access complications in specialised clinical practice: strategies for first insertion successAndrew Barton9 December 2019 | Journal of Kidney Care, Vol. 4, No. 6Peripheral IV cannulationKevin Armstrong5 October 2018 | Journal of Paramedic Practice, Vol. 10, No. 10A safe procedure: best practice for intravenous peripheral cannulationJames Bitmead, Gemma Oliver6 February 2018 | British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 27, No. Sup2Considering the relationship between the needle, patient and cannulatorPeter Mackereth, Lynne Tomlinson29 January 2016 | British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 25, No. Sup2 23 July 2014Volume 23Issue Sup14ISSN (print): 0966-0461ISSN (online): 2052-2819 Metrics History Published online 25 July 2014 Published in print 23 July 2014 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download