Displaying Veins Beneath the Surface Can Make Blood Draw Procedure Easier

Hemoglobin in the blood absorbs infrared light. When the AccuVein AV300 is held about seven inches above the skin and activated, it can detect the difference in the hemoglobin concentration between the veins and surrounding tissue, and projects a map of the veins on the skin above them. Locating the point of needle placement is suddenly simplified for phlebotomy techniques.

Features of the AccuVein AV300:

• Easy to learn and use – Just point the device at an area of skin and click to locate the veins beneath.
• Small size – The AV300 is small enough to fit into your hand and weighs only 10 ounces.
• Hand-held or hands-free use – In situations that require hands-free use, the AV300 quickly attaches to a chair or bedrail or can be placed in a wheeled hands-free accessory.
• Non-contact – Because the AV300 has been designed to be non-contact, the device may not need to be sterilized between uses.
• Setting flexibility – The AV300 can be used in light or dark environments. It runs on a rechargeable battery, so there's no need to be near 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 accomodate patient movement.

Useful With a Variety of Patients

Phlebotomists know that venipuncture can be particularly challenging in some patients. Difficult blood 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;
• Patients having many diagnostic or therapeutic intravenous procedures;
• Burn victims;
• Agitated or restless patients;
• Oncology patients on chemotherapy;
• Other patients with chronic diseases;
• Drug abusers.

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

Once phlebotomists try the AV300 and see how much easier it can make a venipuncture, they'll want the confidence it provides for every draw.

For more information on the AccuVein AV300 and phlebotomists, please contact us at 816-997-9400.