12/09/2025
An IV cannula is a small, flexible plastic tube with a needle that's inserted into a vein. It's used to provide fluids, medications, and blood transfusions.
How it's used :
A cannula is inserted into a vein in the arm or hand.
It's used to provide fluids when someone is dehydrated or can't drink.
It's also used to administer medications directly into the bloodstream.
Types:
IV cannulas come in different sizes, gauges, lengths, and designs.
The size of the cannula depends on what will be infused and how fast the infusion needs to run.
Different sizes are color-coded.
POLYFLON
IV CANNULA W/ INJECTION PORT AND WINGS
G.16,18,20,22,24,26