Why Venaican Makes Cannulation Effortless
Cannulation has long been a source of anxiety for patients, parents, and even the most experienced healthcare providers. Children, in particular, associate cannulation with pain, fear, and resistance. But what if that pain isn't inevitable? What if it's not the needle, but how we use it, that causes suffering?
As someone who has spent decades mastering this procedure, I've seen firsthand how Venaican, my spring-loaded cannula introducer, transforms cannulation into a calm, nearly painless experience—even for premature babies.
The Real Cause of Pain in Cannulation
Contrary to popular belief, the sharp prick of the needle is not the primary cause of pain. Most of the discomfort arises from:
- Moving the needle tip side-to-side to locate or puncture the Vein
- Changing angles repeatedly to find the right entry point
- Tissue trauma from multiple failed attempts
- Fear tactics, like applying numbing creams or warnings that "this will hurt"
These actions cause physical and emotional trauma, especially in children. The body reacts with fear, tension, and resistance.
This video is "NOT FOR FAINT HEARTED"
What Makes Venaican Effortless
Here's why Venaican eliminates these problems and makes cannulation feel effortless—for both practitioner and patient:
1. Straight-to-Vein Accuracy
Venaican is equipped with a longer needle than standard cannulas. This allows a single, accurate entry—straight through the skin and directly into the Vein. The needle does not need to "hunt" or angle around. It's a precise, one-motion technique.
2. Cannula Follows the Needle Seamlessly
Once the skin is punctured, the elastic tissue grips the cannula, preventing it from sliding forward prematurely. This natural hold means the cannula only advances when the needle does, following the same path without deviation or added trauma.
3. No Need to Puncture Far from the Vein
Traditional cannulas often require the skin to be punctured several millimetres from the Vein, forcing a deeper angle and increasing the risk of extravascular placement or dislodgement. Venaican allows direct alignment with the Vein, eliminating the guesswork.
4. Prevents Cannula Slipping
The cannula often slides ahead of the needle in standard cannulas, especially in children or delicate veins. Venaican's design prevents this: the tip only enters when the needle enters, keeping everything aligned.
5. No Need for Angle Adjustments
Many practitioners are taught to "move the needle up and down" to adjust the angle. This increases trauma and discomfort. Venaican's straight, spring-guided trajectory removes the need for manual adjustment. The needle enters cleanly, and the cannula follows effortlessly.
Real Results:
A Baby Weighing 700 Grams Yawns Instead of Crying
In the video below, observe a 700-gram baby—one of the most petite and most delicate patients imaginable—yawning during cannulation. No cry. No flinch. No trauma.
This isn't magic. This is engineering, design, and decades of hands-on experience, now embedded in the Venaican.
Changing the Language and Experience Around Cannulation
Nurses often say, "This will hurt a little," or apply local anaesthetic creams as a precaution. Ironically, this increases fear in children and makes them rebellious, anticipating pain that doesn't have to happen.
With Venaican:
- There's no need for numbing creams in most cases.
- There's no visible trauma.
- There's no reason to frighten children.
Instead, nurses can say,
"This is a special device that doesn't hurt like before. You'll barely feel it."
A New Era of Painless, Confident Cannulation
Venaican is not just a device—it's a mindset shift.
It proves that cannulation:
- Doesn't have to hurt
- Doesn't require multiple attempts
- Doesn't have to traumatize children
- Can be performed confidently by any trained nurse or doctor
- Can increase the success rate and reduce complications like extravasation
Let's stop telling children it will hurt.
- Let's stop traumatizing patients.
- Let's make cannulation effortless—with Venaican.
