Cannulation Camp

Clamps vs Holding Sites• Patients and/or family should be taught to hold sitesproperly; otherwise, staff should hold sites• Compression of the sites in the presence ofhypotension can cause the access to clot• Clamps should not be used routinely; however,if clamps must be used:– Use only 1 at a time– Be sure they are adjustableab – Check for thrill above the clamp to ensure vessel isnot occluded– Clamps should never be left on longer than 20 minutes(bleeding longer than 20 min needs to be investigated)