Paediatric venepuncture and peripheral intravenous access — OSCE

Station brief (candidate)

• State the cannulation site you would choose and the order of sites, and justify starting distally on the hand.
• State the cannula gauge for this child and the principle behind gauge selection.
• Describe the comfort bundle you would apply, naming the topical agents and their lead times.
• Outline the cannulation sequence and how you would confirm correct placement.
• Explain your escalation pathway if the first attempt fails, including the role of ultrasound and the attempt rule. ^{[6] [7]}