Evaluating the Efficacy and Use of Vein Visualization Equipment Among Clinical Nurses in an Intermediate Care Environment

Abstract

This study compared traditional short peripheral catheter (SPC) insertion methods with 2 vein visualization equipment models among a general patient population on a surgical step-down unit based on first-attempt success rates and the time required to achieve catheter insertion. The experiences of clinical nurses using the ultrasound and vein visualization equipment were also explored. No significant statistical differences were found between the insertion methods, based on 90 unique SPC insertion attempts. However, nurses reported that using the vein visualization equipment informed patient care, facilitated communication among members of the health care team, and facilitated second SPC insertion attempts. Nursing staff also used the equipment more often after the study concluded.

Effect of a Vein Imaging Device and of Fist Clenching on Determination of an Appropriate Vein and on Catheter Placement Time in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

“…In another study, Kanipe et al 18 compared outcomes from the vein imaging device, the ultrasound device, and the traditional method. The average time required for a successful insertion was not significantly different among the 3 groups, but the rate of successful insertions in the vascular imaging group (73.3%) was higher than those of the other groups (66.7% and 63.3%) 18 . Importantly, these studies were not of adult oncology patients receiving long-term IV chemotherapy treatment.…”

“…The average time required for a successful insertion was not significantly different among the 3 groups, but the rate of successful insertions in the vascular imaging group (73.3%) was higher than those of the other groups (66.7% and 63.3%). 18 Importantly, these studies were not of adult oncology patients receiving long-term IV chemotherapy treatment. A systematic review had as its conclusion that vascular imaging device use in hematology-oncology patients needed further study.…”

“…[14][15][16] In a study conducted by Sriparkdee et al 17 involving patients who are obese, time required for a successful placement of the catheter in the vascular imaging device group (41.5 seconds) was shorter than the time for placement in the control group (77 seconds). In another study, Kanipe et al 18 compared outcomes from the vein imaging device, the ultrasound device, and the traditional method. The average time required for a successful insertion was not significantly different among the 3 groups, but the rate of successful insertions in the vascular imaging group (73.3%) was higher than those of the other groups (66.7% and 63.3%).…”

Teaching ultrasound-guided peripheral venous catheter placement through immersive virtual reality

“…Unfortunately, no consensus has been reached on either the best educational methods or the ideal setup for courses in US guidance. [ 14 – 17 ]…”

“…Unfortunately, no consensus has been reached on either the best educational methods or the ideal setup for courses in US guidance. [14][15][16][17] Virtual reality (VR)-based training is gaining ground as an educational tool in the medical field. [18][19][20] In immersive VR (IVR), the user wears a headset and is placed in a simulated virtual environment, where either controllers or hand-tracking is used to create an interactive environment.…”