Vein Locator Features
Features of vein illumination with AccuVein’s breakthrough device:
- Easy to learn and use – No pre-use calibration or adjustments are necessary- it can be used immediately.
- Small size –The device fits in your hand and weighs only 10 ounces.
- Hands-free option –In situations that require hands-free use, the device can be placed in a wheeled hands-free accessory or one that quickly attaches to a chair or bedrail.
- No patient contact –Because the device has been designed to be non-contact, it may not have to be sterilized after every use.
- Works in light or dark –Use the device in light or darkly lit environments.
- Rechargeable battery –The device doesn’t need to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
- Movement tolerant –Because the device 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 and no environment is more challenging than isolation rooms. Given this challenge we think you’ll find vein illumination with AccuVein’s breakthrough device as essential for venipuncture as a stethoscope is for examining the heart and lungs. Studies have show that the AccuVein device increases first stick success and catheter dwell time while reducing patient pain and procedure time. For more information on the AccuVein vein locator, please contact us at +1 (816) 997-9400.
How Does It Work?
Hemoglobin in the blood absorbs infrared light. When the device is held 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.
