Intravenous cannulation course for Dental Practice

This session will describe the principles of intravenous cannulation for conscious sedation in dentistry, including the equipment required, the cannulation technique and complications which may arise.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• list the preferred sites for intravenous cannulation and describe the advantages and disadvantages of these sites
• list the equipment required for IV cannulation
• describe the technique of IV cannulation
• list the complications which may occur as a result of IV cannulation

The success of intravenous sedation relies on establishing appropriate intravenous access. The presence of an indwelling cannula is mandatory for safe sedation practice.