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X-ray vision
Perhaps our most notable survey finding is that, compared to
years past, a growing number (17%) of facilities are turning to
portable vein-finders to find a good vein for venipuncture. Real-
time visualization has made it easier to see vein structures and get
it right the first time. Handheld and worn devices employ a range
of visualization technologies. Some display a real-time digital
image of the vein pattern directly on the surface of the patient's
skin. Most respondents reserve the vein-finders' use for tough
sticks: obese, dark-skinned, diabetic, elderly and pediatric
patients. "We use it on patients without any visible or palpable
veins," say Cheryl Pulitano, RN, and Sharon Uhrmacher, RN, of
the Riverwalk Endoscopy & Surgery Center in Ft. Myers, Fla.
At the Physicians'
Eye Surgery Center
in Charleston, S.C.,
staff are required to
use the vein-finder
after 1 unsuccessful
stick. "Most staff do
not use the vein-
finder to guide the
stick, but to assess
the best site," says
Jenny Blanton, RN,
the director of nurs-
ing. "Having the
vein-finder available
has improved the IV
skills of every nurse
V E N I P U N C T U R E
• Facilitate quicker IV starts
• Avoid unnecessary delays
• Improve patient satisfaction
The AccuVein AV400 is portable, non-contact and
lightweight. With handheld or hands free options,
it's as easy to use as point and click.
To see vein illumination in action, visit
reducedelays.com or call 877-795-3608
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This does not constitute a claim, whether express or implied, concerning the use and efficacy of the AV400.
