For Physicians...

The Cost of Failed Attempts

Of all invasive medical procedures, venipuncture is the most common and these venipuncture attempts can fail. As a result:

• Blood tests that facilitate diagnosis and patient management may be delayed;
• Intravenous therapy may not begin promptly;
• Physician intervention to access a difficult vein can erode productivity;
• Patients may endure unnecessary needlesticks and additional discomfort;
• Stress may increase for both patients and staff.

But with the AccuVein AV300, many veins that might be otherwise undetectable without a vein locator, can be located and mapped on the patient’s skin.

How It Works

Hemoglobin in the blood absorbs infrared light. When the AccuVein AV300 is held about seven inches above the skin, veins appear noticeably different than the surrounding tissue. The vasculature shows up clearly on the skin’s surface, aiding in vein location to collect a blood sample or administer IV medications.

AV300 Vein Locator Features

Features of the AccuVein AV300:

• Easy to learn and use – No pre-use calibration or adjustments are necessary- it can be used immediately.
• Small size –The AV300 fits in your hand and weighs only 10 ounces.
• Hands-free option –In situations that require hands-free use, the AV300 can be placed it in a wheeled hands-free accessory or one that quickly attaches to a chair or bedrail.
• No patient contact –Because the AV300 has been designed to be non-contact, it may not have to be sterilized after every use.
• Works in light or dark –Use the AV300 in light or darkly lit environments.
• 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, when operated properly, the device can accommodate patient movement.

An Essential Tool

As you know venipuncture can be particularly challenging in some patients. Difficult draws include those from the elderly, dark-skinned and obese patients. In fact, finding a suitable vein may pose a challenge on any patient. Given this challenge we think you’ll find the AV300 as essential for venipuncture as a stethoscope is for examining the heart and lungs. Once put into use, the benefits of the AccuVein AV300 will become so evident it will become part of the standard of care for all blood draws and IV starts.

For more information on how the AccuVein vein locator can faciliate venipuncture procedures, please contact us at +1 (816) 997-9400.