Emergency physicians can treat patients more quickly if they arrive in the Emergency Department with an IV already in place. But in the back of a speeding ambulance, inserting a needle into a vein isn’t always easy. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone invented a medical device that assisted in pinpointing the location of veins beneath the skin? Someone has; it’s the AccuVein AV300.
Displaying Veins Beneath the Surface
This hand-held medical device is a must-have for every emergency medical technician. Hold the AV300 about seven inches above the skin and the veins are illuminated against the surrounding tissue.
Features of the AccuVein AV300:
- Easy to learn and use — Just click to locate the veins beneath the skin.
- Small size — The AV300 is easily handheld and weighs only 10 ounces.
- Movement tolerant — Because the AV300 shows the veins in real time, the device can accommodate patient movement when used properly, a critical feature for venous access procedures performed by EMS personnel.
- Hands-free option — The device can convert from hand held to hands-free quickly and easily;
- Non-contact — Because the AV300 is non-contact, 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 — Use of the device is not limited to the proximity of an electrical outlet.
- Instant on — Just push a button and the AV300 immediately helps to locate veins.
The AccuVein AV300 - A Medical Device That is Useful with a Variety of Patients
Venipuncture can be particularly challenging in some patients. Difficult draws include those from:
- The elderly;
- Dark-skinned patients, whose veins may not be visible;
- Obese patients, whose veins may not be visible or palpable;
- Agitated or restless patients
- Burn victims
- Oncology patients on chemotherapy
In fact, every patient being triaged in the stressful environment of emergency medical services presents circumstantial challenges when it comes to finding a suitable vein.
Emergency medical personnel who try the AV300 will want to use it to assist with every draw and IV start. Let’s face it, when patients need emergency care there’s already enough stress on both ends of the needle without having to struggle finding a vein.
For more information on this new advancement in medical device technology, the AccuVein AV300, please contact us at 816-997-9400.
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