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F R O M
T H E
S H O W
F L O O R
the skin, and the results
increase proficiency
and success over blind
sticks, then there's
value to it. VueTek
Scientific and Bard
Access Systems are
adding to the vascular
ULTRASOUND, ULTRA COMPACT The SiteRite Prevue system from Bard delivers lowcost and portable vascular imaging.
imaging field with 2
new devices.
VueTek Scientific's Veinsite is a lightweight headset that uses nearinfrared imaging to provide a hands-free, real-time view of veins up to
7mm deep. You see the anatomy through the headset's binoculars. You
can also connect the device to a monitor for training purposes. The
list price is $5,095.
The Site-Rite Prevue Ultrasound System from Bard Access Systems
makes ultrasound vascular imaging compact. Its smaller transducer
probe uses sterile, single-use hydrogel cartridges (eliminating the need
for messy gel application) and a size-adjustable needle guide that angles
the needle directly under the beam. The monitor unit isn't much bigger
than a smartphone, but presents a wealth of information, including visualization of the surrounding anatomy and gauges to indicate vessel
depth, size and orientation in relation to the catheter. It lists at $9,000.
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