Some of the factors that make veins challenging to find can be addressed through careful assessment, selection and preparation of the vein.
To help reduce discomfort and harm caused by multiple sticks during venipuncture and to address the various challenges of gaining IV access, many hospitals are developing special training programs to help phlebotomists (medical technicians) and clinicians who frequently draw blood from patients.
According to the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), two stick attempts are often not enough to gain access to a vein. Given the common difficulty associated with vein access, the INS created a standard for the industry which recommends that a nurse call on a second nurse to make an attempt after two failed tries.
There is nothing that can replace your nurse’s experience and skill, but the VeinViewer can help them light the way to better patient care.
Patients can benefit from the use of VeinViewer technology in a number of ways. Learn about the numerous patient benefits here.
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