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How many types of intravenous cannula are there?

Published in IV Cannulation 1 min read

There are generally considered to be three main types of intravenous (IV) cannula.

The reference indicates two main cannula types: nasal and intravenous, with intravenous having three subsets. Therefore, focusing specifically on intravenous cannulas, here's a breakdown:

The three main types of intravenous cannula are:

  • Peripheral IV cannula
  • Central line-IV cannula
  • Mid-line cannula

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