Comparison of 24G Versus 26G Peripheral Intravenous Safety Cannula and a 24G Non Safety Cannula in a Population of Neonates <32 Weeks Gestation and <1.5Kg Birthweight

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A smaller caliber of intravenous cannulae decreases the number of thrombi and phlebitis and improves the duration of peripheral access. It also reduces the incidence of extravasation. 26G cannulae are easier to insert and reduce the number of attempts for cannulation. Safety cannulae are equivalent in terms of durability and ease of insertion, additionally providing a reduction in needle stick injury amongst healthcare professionals and patients. The goal of this study is to reduce the number of peripheral line insertions and resulting complications in neonates. The Investigators propose to compare 24G safety and 26G safety cannulae with non-safety 24G cannulae in infants \< 32 weeks Gestation and \< 1.5 kg weight in terms of length of stay of cannula, ease of insertion and rates of complications such as thrombosis, phlebitis and extravasation. The Investigators will also evaluate the frequency of needle stick injury to staff and patients in the course of the study.

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