Experience in the application of infrared vein visualizer
Treatment of a patient in a hospital is usually accompanied by intravenous administration of drugs: hydration, electrolytic, antibacterial, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition or a combination of them are typical indications. This article deals with topical issues of vein catheterization. Typical variants of complex catheterizations and some methods of solving this problem are presented. In particular, it outlines our experience with the use of infrared venous transluminator Handel Portable Infrared Vein Finder (made in China) for catheterization of the veins in the problematic group of patients. We have noted that in case of difficulties with visualization of subcutaneous veins, such as thin, poorly visualized and palpable veins, the device demonstrates quite high efficiency.