Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · General procedures
Peripheral venous access in children
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
- Also called
- peripheral vascular access, IV cannulation
Videos and resources
- VideoIV Insertion Technique in Infants and Small Children5:32
- VideoIV Access in Babies: 4 TOP TIPS4:32
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Peripheral and central venous access, chemoport and Hickman catheter placement” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 16)
“Peripheral and central venous access, chemoport and Hickman catheter placement” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 13)
“Obtain peripheral venous access and administer fluids, blood products / components, parenteral nutrition” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 12)