Vein Light

[RDUNNE]

I had never seen one of these before and was pretty impressed. Anyone ever use them? http://accuvein.com/?gclid=CKHF79nXnJoCFRBhnAodGmIR9Q

 

[Sasha]

I had never seen one of these before and was pretty impressed. Anyone ever use them? http://accuvein.com/?gclid=CKHF79nXnJoCFRBhnAodGmIR9Q

While I didn't personally use them, I observed one used to locate a toddler's vein for cannulation. While not as clear as in the picture, it did make them a lot more visible.

 

[mycrofft]

or people like me with carpal tunnel syndrome, maybe useful

since it's hard to feel a vein anymore. Of course, then you need to feel to position the sharp properly.

 

[Sasha]

Nevermind. That's REALLY similar but not the same thing as was used with the toddler.

 

[marineman]

one medic here uses a different one, no experience with that particular one. If you really can't feel anything which is rare a nice flashlight does the exact same thing.

 

[HotelCo]

We really need lights to help us find veins now?

I suppose it's good for those HARD to find veins. But I'm betting if they are available they'll be used everytime.

 

[LucidResq]

Had one of these at the museum. Here's my friend's hand.

 

[NemtY]

Great pic lucid. The "green" device is cart mounted and big - not for pre-hospital. The accuvein one projects red and is handheld and portable.