Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation VeinViewer (Christie Digital Systems USA Inc.) for guiding venous access procedures in children. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2012 Authors' conclusions Adequate vein viewing is an essential step for all procedures that require vascular access including collection of blood samples and placement of intravenous catheters. Typically, the optimal site for venous access is identified through a combined visual and tactile process. Factors that complicate vein viewing include dark skin, obesity, small vein diameter, disease processes, and peripheral vasoconstriction. Placement of an intravenous catheter in children requires, on average, 2.2 needle insertions and takes longer than 30 minutes to perform. The first attempt at inserting an intravenous catheter is successful in fewer than half of the children. Repeated needlesticks increase the risk of local complications and increase the pain and anxiety of the patient, which contribute to further difficulty in vein viewing and successful venous access. Also, difficult venous access increases costs because of the need for additional labor and supplies and an increased procedural time. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Catheterization, Peripheral; Child; Child, Preschools; Infant Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000148 Date abstract record published 20/03/2013 |