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Feb 14
1. Administration of medications: Intravenous cannulas are commonly used to administer medications directly into the bloodstream. This can include antibiotics, pain medications, chemotherapy drugs, and other necessary medications.
2. Fluid replacement: Intravenous cannulas are used to deliver fluids directly into the bloodstream in cases where a patient is dehydrated, experiencing blood loss, or unable to take fluids orally.
3. Blood transfusions: Intravenous cannulas are used to deliver blood or blood products directly into the bloodstream during blood transfusions.
4. Nutritional support: Intravenous cannulas can be used to deliver parenteral nutrition, which is a specialized form of nutrition that bypasses the digestive system and is delivered directly into the bloodstream.
5. Monitoring purposes: Intravenous cannulas can be used to continuously monitor a patient's blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. This allows healthcare providers to closely monitor a patient's condition and make necessary adjustments to their treatment plan.
6. Emergency situations: Intravenous cannulas are often used in emergency situations to quickly establish access to the bloodstream for the administration of life-saving medications or fluids.
2. Fluid replacement: Intravenous cannulas are used to deliver fluids directly into the bloodstream in cases where a patient is dehydrated, experiencing blood loss, or unable to take fluids orally.
3. Blood transfusions: Intravenous cannulas are used to deliver blood or blood products directly into the bloodstream during blood transfusions.
4. Nutritional support: Intravenous cannulas can be used to deliver parenteral nutrition, which is a specialized form of nutrition that bypasses the digestive system and is delivered directly into the bloodstream.
5. Monitoring purposes: Intravenous cannulas can be used to continuously monitor a patient's blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. This allows healthcare providers to closely monitor a patient's condition and make necessary adjustments to their treatment plan.
6. Emergency situations: Intravenous cannulas are often used in emergency situations to quickly establish access to the bloodstream for the administration of life-saving medications or fluids.
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