Randomised comparison of modified and conventional iv cannulae (pilot)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A randomised comparison of a modified and conventional cannula for successful intravenous insertion by junior anaesthetic doctors. A Pilot study
IRAS ID
111519
Contact name
Richard Howard-Griffin
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
The aim of the study is to determine whether a modified cannula is more easier to insert into a vein than a standard cannula. The modification proposed is to slightly curve the bcannula within the protective sheath prior to insertion. This enables the cannula to be inserted with the tip at a less acute angle to the vein so that there is less risk of puncturing the rear wall of the vein.
Study participants will be elective surgical pateints. Trainee anaesthetists will receive training in how to bend the cannula. Patients will be randomly allocated to either receive the modified or curved cannula.
Number of attempts required for successful cannulation will be recorded together with any of the recgnised complications of venepuncture.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/EE/0196
Date of REC Opinion
3 Aug 2015
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion