What's Included
Intravenous catheter peripheral line (Sizes 18G/20G/22G/24G)
Waterproof sterile transparent film securement dressing
Quick-release elastic medical tourniquet strap for vein engorgement
70% Isopropyl Alcohol prep pad for site skin disinfection
Puncture-proof biohazard plastic container for safe needle disposal
Medical grade professional alcohol rub (70%+ Ethanol/Isopropyl)
Non-sterile latex or nitrile medical examination gloves
Yellow designated medical infectious waste disposal plastic bag
IV Cannula Insertion
Professional IV cannula placement at home by trained nurses
A valid prescription from a registered doctor is required before availing this service.
Overview
Get expert IV cannula insertion service in the comfort of your home. Our trained nurses ensure safe, sterile, and comfortable cannula placement for medication administration or fluid therapy. Available for both scheduled and urgent needs.
IV cannula insertion is a medical procedure where a trained healthcare professional places a small, flexible tube into a vein, typically in your hand or arm. This allows for the administration of intravenous medications, fluids, blood products, or nutritional support without repeated needle insertio
Who Should Book This
- Patients requiring regular IV medications at home
- Individuals prescribed home-based IV fluid therapy
- Post-operative patients needing IV access
- Elderly patients with difficult venous access
- Patients with mobility limitations
- Individuals recovering from dehydration or illness
- Cancer patients requiring frequent IV treatments
- Patients preferring home-based medical care
Who Should Avoid
- Patients experiencing medical emergencies requiring immediate hospital care
- Individuals with active infections at potential insertion sites
- Patients with severe bleeding disorders without medical clearance
- Those without a valid doctor's prescription for IV therapy
- Individuals allergic to cannula materials or adhesives
- Patients with extremely fragile veins requiring specialized vascular access
- Those requiring emergency resuscitation or critical care
- Individuals advised against IV cannulation by their treating physician
Precautions & Preparation
- Keep your doctor's prescription for IV therapy readily available
- Inform the nurse about any allergies, especially to adhesives or latex
- Mention any previous difficulties with IV insertion
- Keep your arm warm and well-hydrated before the appointment
- Inform about any blood-thinning medications you are taking
- Have a list of current medications and medical conditions ready
- Arrange for good lighting in the room where the procedure will be performed
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing with short sleeves or easy-to-roll sleeves
- Do not apply lotion or cream on your hands or arms on the day of insertion
- Keep the insertion site clean and dry as instructed
- Watch for signs of swelling, redness, pain, or leaking at the cannula site
- Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any concerning symptoms
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