AccuVein can help in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) procedures to:
• Identify best access site
• See vein movement or rolling
• Visualize vein patency
• Reduce patient pain and stress
By using vein visualization by AccuVein, many veins that might be otherwise undetectable without a vein locator, can be located and mapped on the patient’s skin. So whether is it a PRP procedure is being performed for an aesthetic procedure, sports medicine, or dentistry, AccuVein can help.
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.
- No patient contact –Because the device has been designed to be non-contact, it may not have to be sterilized after every use.
- Accuracy –Permanently aligned; center line accurate to less then the width of a human hair.
- 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.
- Viewing modes –In addition to the standard viewing option, the AV400 has an inverse mode which can enhance the visibility of small veins.
- Movement tolerant –Because the device shows the veins in real time, when operated properly, the device can accommodate patient movement.
An Essential Tool
When you are performing PRP procedures AccuVein vein visualization can help you to assess or identify veins. Imagine how much more effective you would be with a map of the vasculature highlighted on the surface of the skin. More effective procedures with less patient discomfort result in higher patient satisfaction making it clear why so many facilities have chosen to incorporate AccuVein into their standard of care. For more information on how the AccuVein vein locator can aid in PRP procedures, 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 for access and avoidance.