Abstract: An emergency medical needle for rapid cannulation of blood vessels that comprises a cannula with orifice(s) that face towards the vessel during insertion (so-called reverse cannula position) that enhances early return of blood to indicate penetration, a tip with cutting edges that biases the direction of insertion towards the vessel, and an extension of the bottom of the cannula that prevents penetration of the opposite wall, prevents coring, and prevents plugging so as to provide an early indication of penetration.