How To Do Peripheral Vein Cannulation, Ultrasound-Guided By Yiju Teresa Liu, MD, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Reviewed / Revised Oct 2020 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Tips and Tricks Warnings and Common Errors Topic Resources How To Place a Peripheral... Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous cannulation uses real-time (dynamic) ultrasound to guide venipuncture and a catheter-over-needle technique to place a peripheral intravenous catheter (cannula), usually into a deep, nonpalpable vein of the upper arm.