Review : Venepuncture and cannulation on infants and children

Abstract

0 This commonly performed invasive procedure should cause no physical or emotional harm to the child and family.

■ The role and responsibility of children's nurses in the preparation of children for venepuncture and the actual procedure are examined.

■ Anatomical and physiological considerations of blood sampling rationalise the procedure for venepuncture and cannulation of infants and children.

■ Considerations and recommendations are presented on the role of the children's nurse in this expanded role.

Keywords

Blood sampling Cannulation Children's nurse Expanded role Venepuncture.

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