Teaching Ultrasound-Guided Venous Cannulation to Newly Qualified Doctors.

Background Venous cannulation is an essential task that allows the intravenous administration of fluids and medications. In the United Kingdom, this task is often performed by newly qualified Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors; however, difficulties are commonly encountered. The usage of ultrasound increases the chance of successful cannulation, provided the operator has been trained.