Starting or administering infusion or IV.
IV Insertion

Performing venipuncture and starting intraveneous (I.V.) infusions are among the most challenging clinical skills that a healthcare professional has to master. In fact, accessing veins in patients with difficult venous access (DVA) can take up to 10 minutes. The IV insertion allows liquid substances to be distributed directly into the vein, providing immediate effect for patients. The most common IV insertion method is a peripheral IV line, where a hypodermic needle inserts a short catheter into a peripheral vein. The AccuVein helps to facilitate IV insertion by projecting a map of the peripheral veins directly on the skin. Although there is no substitute for a trained practitioner’s experience, the device can help simplify the IV catheter insertion process by helping to locate the point of needle placement. Soon to become an indispensable part of the IV insertion procedure, the AccuVein is effective and simple to use