If you are a patient with hard to find veins, the last thing you want to hear when getting your blood taken is that the medical professional missed the vein and you have to be stuck again. Due to an anonymous donor, Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, now has an ingenious device that can take the guesswork out of locating the right vein. The VeinViewer is now available for use by the lab and other departments. The VeinViewer projects near-infrared light onto the patient’s skin, showing the veins to the healthcare professional. It is perfect for blood draws, starting IV’s or other procedures where accurately finding a vein is necessary. In emergency situations, a vein often needs to be located quickly and this new technology will help to access veins rapidly. Another great use for this vein finder is when blood has to be taken from infants, because their tiny veins are very difficult to feel. This product will help to deliver a better patient experience and should greatly reduce the stress of multiple needle sticks.
