Efficacy of Vein Finder to facilitate IV contrast

Intravenous (IV) contrast is a colorless liquid based on iodine. The contrast is injected into the body using a tiny plastic tube known as an intravenous cannula, which is inserted into a vein in the arm by a nurse or radiographer who is trained in this technique.

The advantage of using intravenous contrast for a CT examination is tremendous. It increases the precision of the examination and aids in the exclusion of several potentially fatal illnesses, such as malignancy. IV contrast is mostly utilized to show variations between soft tissues that would otherwise seem identical.

Medical laboratory testing, which typically uses venous blood as a sample, is one of the most effective approaches for diagnosis. This necessitates an intrusive procedure including cannulation, which requires careful vein selection.

The use of a vein finder would assist the phlebotomist in effortlessly locating the vein, eliminating potential pre-analytical errors in specimen collection and causing the patient even more anguish and pain.

Indeed, due to the skin state of the elderly, blood drawing can become quite difficult. Their skin thins becomes dry and becomes more delicate. Not only that, but the blood vessels become more sensitive, therefore a venipuncture failure might cause these tiny blood vessels to burst easily. As a result, bruising, swelling, or even bleeding under the skin may occur.

  The Portable Vein finder SIFVEIN-5.2 is intended particularly for circumstances where finding the vein is challenging or requires extra focus and caution. It can clearly project veins in a depth of 10 mm under the skin, regardless of the patient’s age, skin color, or obesity level.  

SIFVEIN-5.2 has a depth recognition mode that improves the depth of veins, as well as three colors that can be switched depending on the light in the room and the skin tone of the patient, making the vein more visible, easier to access and increasing clinical accuracy. As a result, any probable failure diagnosis is prohibited, as is the discomfort, tension, and agony experienced by older patients.

To summarize, the venipuncture procedure would be a lot easier if a vein finder was employed. Phlebotomists, nurses, or doctors can assure the procedure’s success while minimizing failed needle attempts and patient suffering.

References : CT Intravenous Contrast & Consent

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