UF Health Shands Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report top-ranked children’s hospital, recently completed a study which took place in six nursing units, evaluating the impact of AccuVein vein visualization on the number of times it was necessary to escalate a PIV start to central resource staff.
Study results showed a 45% reduction in escalation calls following the implementation of the AccuVein AV400, with 91% of nurses reporting likelihood to use the device prior to escalating call. In addition 81% of the nurses surveyed reported an improved ability to cannulate veins. The data from this analysis was displayed at the Infusion Nurses Society 2014 Annual Convention that took place in May.
Learn more about this and other AccuVein studies here.
