The ripple effects of difficult sticks are felt by everyone. At a busy hospital, difficult sticks can quickly trigger a cascade of clinical and operational issues. Escalation calls to other clinical staff not only delay treatment, they too often lead to more invasive procedures that may increase the risk of infections, catheter failure, longer hospitalizations, and other complications. AccuVein’s near-infrared (NIR) vein visualization technology is a simple, safe solution that can increase staff proficiency in PIVC assessment, help avoid patient complications, and address clinical and operational priorities. INFUSION NURSES SOCIETY S E T T I N G T H E S TA N DA R D F O R I N F U S I O N C A RE ® INFUSION THERAPY STANDARDS OF PRACTICE 2021 Use nIR light technology to assess peripheral venous sites and facilitate more informed decisions about vein selection (i.e. bifurcating veins, tortuosity of veins, palpable but nonvisible veins, location of venous valves). MAKE MORE INFORMED DECISIONS AccuVein improves visualization of superficial veins, bifurcations, and valves often invisible to the naked eye. Evidence has shown that AccuVein reduces procedure time by up to 78%.1 REDUCE ESCALATION CALLS When AccuVein was implemented across various nursing units, (adult med/surg, ICU, pediatric, intermediate care), escalation calls to other resources decreased by 45%.2 PRESERVE VEIN HEALTH With AccuVein, first attempt success rates increased to 92%.1 Fewer sticks can prevent vessel depletion, protecting and preserving viable veins for future life-sustaining and potentially life-saving infusion therapy.3 IMPROVE PATIENT EXPERIENCES The number one concern of hospitalized patients is pain associated with how many times they will be stuck with a needle.4 AccuVein-guided procedures resulted in a 39% reduction in pain and a 45% reduction in patient stress associated with intravenous access.5

AV500 TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES Hand-held: small and lightweight to support rapid assessment Hands-free: can be easily inserted in a stand for assessment and cannula placement Highly accurate and permanently aligned: no calibration required Movement tolerant: high-speed image processing delivers real-time image, regardless of patient or clinician movement Superior design: no skin contact required and no internal cooling fan or venting Patented laser-generated image: eye-safe under all operating conditions Works with all skin tones: uniform image Reference or download user manual for detailed specifications...