I have at least three in my IVT department and there are multiples in specialty areas. They have not been used since a few months after purchasing.. Comments: only shows surface veins, takes too much time?, won't work half the time. And we only got them early last year. Now if really difficult to find a vein, IVT will use ultrasound to locate one
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sharon symons Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VEIN FINDER technologyg Wondering if I can get some opinions One unit in our system is requesting purchase of a "Vein Finder" namely Venoscope ll transluminator to help with their difficult sticks. I am sure this technology has improved but always heard that they werent much good . Any thoughts?? that I can report back or if this is a reasonable solution any one using a product that is better? >From: "Lori Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Ultrasound for difficult PIV placement >Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:00:47 -0800 > >Group question: >Do you have a policy in your facility for ultrasound for PIV placement? >Do nurses other than PICC team use ultrasound for difficult PIV's? > > thanks in advance, >Lori Kelly, RN > > > > \\
