Objectives To compare the effect of topical skin anaesthetic agents on the discomfort and anxiety associated with venous cannulation. Design Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, within ...

Both Ametop ™ and EMLA ™ reduce the discomfort felt during venous cannulation, however with a 45-minute application time, Ametop was found to be more reliable The anxiety level before cannulation did ...

Patients who are given a local anesthetic before inserting a cannula into the vein have reduced sensation of pain when larger gauge cannulas are used. Compared with intradermal lidocaine infusion, the ...

The following databases were searched on 18 February 2014 with the stated search criteria. Ovid MEDLINE(R) In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE(R) 1946 to Present and Embase 1974 to ...

A Nottingham business which helps healthcare professionals to improve their skills in venepuncture and cannulation has secured a major deal with a Dubai-based company. VeinTrain has agreed the deal ...

A Nottingham business which helps healthcare professionals improve their skills in venepuncture and cannulation has secured a major deal with Dubai-based Leader Healthcare. VeinTrain has agreed the ...