Guide to Vascular Visualization

Several technologies have been introduced to the vascular access world that have a great potential to reduce the number of peripheral IV sticks required to insert a peripheral catheter and decrease the number of PICC or central line insertions, due to difficult peripheral access. The use of any type of vascular visualization equipment does require education and training on the particular device chosen. The clinician choosing vascular visualization should know the appropriate indications for use, contraindications and manufacturer’s directions for use, as well as demonstration of competency in the use of the device.

Please note: These lists are for reference and educational use only. Pedagogy does not recommend the use of any product or product manufacturer. 
 

Guide to Vascular Visualization

 

Trans-illuminator and Reflective Technology

In medicine trans-illumination generally refers to the transmission of light through tissues of the body. A common example is the transmission of light through fingers, producing a red glow due to red blood cells absorbing other wavelengths of light.
 
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venoscope.jpg Venoscope® II  Website
Venoscope® II  Instructions
Venoscope® II  Video
Illumivein® Website
Illumivein® Instructions
Illumivein® Video
Wee-Sight.jpg Wee-Sight Transilluminator Website
Veinlite LED+ ® Website
Veinlite LED+ ® Video
Veinlite NEO® Website
Veinlite PEDI2® Website


Infrared Technologies

Infrared vision is the capability of biological or artificial systems to detect infrared radiation. In general, the near infrared vascular visualization technologies send out infrared light and project a reflected image onto the patient, that allows visualization of the veins beneath the skin.
 
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AccuVein® AV500 Website
AccuVein® AV500 Video
vein_viewer.jpg VeinViewer®  Website
VeinViewer®  Videos
IV-eye.png IV-eye® Website
IV-eye®  Video
IV-eye® Brochure
AIMVEIN Website
AIMVEIN Video


Ultrasound

Ultrasound produces sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to "visualize" structures beneath the skin. The ability to measure different echoes reflected from a variety of tissues allows a shadow picture to be constructed. The technology is especially accurate at seeing the interface between solid and fluid filled spaces.
 
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ultrasound.jpg Manufacturers too numerous to list
 
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