For Nurses...

AV300 Vein Finder Displays Veins Beneath the Surface

The AccuVein AV300 is a breakthrough device that can aid healthcare professionals in finding a good vein for venipuncture.

Simply hold the AccuVein AV300 about eight inches above the skin, and the vasculature is displayed on the surface of the skin.

Easy to use, these vein finders may save valuable time for both nurses and patients.

You’ll appreciate these features of the AccuVein AV300:

• Point and click – Simply aim the portable vein finder at an area of skin and click to locate the veins beneath the skin’s surface.
• Small size – The AV300 weighs only 10 ounces and is easily handheld. When not in use, it’s small enough to carry in the pocket of scrubs or uniforms.
• Hands-free option – In situations that require hands-free use, the AV300 quickly attaches to a chair or bedrail.
• Non-contact – Because the AV300 has been designed not to come into contact with the patient, the device may not require sterilization between uses.
• Works in light or dark – The AV300 effectively locates veins under light or dark lighting conditions.
• Rechargeable battery – The AV300 doesn’t need to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Real world ruggedness – Designed to take the wear and tear of hospital and field applications.
• Movement tolerant – Because the AV300 shows the veins in real time, the device can accommodate patient movement, when operated properly, a critical feature for venous access procedures performed on children and restless or combative patients.

AV300 Portable Vein Finder Is Useful With a Variety of Patients

Nurses know that venipuncture can be particularly challenging in some patients. Those with difficult venous access (DVA) can include:

• The elderly;
• Dark-skinned patients, whose veins may not be visible;
• Obese patients, whose veins may not be visible or palpable;
• Patients having many diagnostic or therapeutic intravenous procedures;
• Burn victims;
• Agitated or restless patients;
• Oncology patients on chemotherapy;
• Drug abusers.

In fact, finding a suitable vein may pose a challenge on any patient.

Nurses who try the AV300 will want to use it to assist with every venipuncture procedure, whether it is to draw blood or for an IV insertion procedure. There’s already enough stress on both ends of the needle without having trouble finding a vein. Why not help take the guesswork out of the process?