Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) has done a large-scale adoption of AccuVein vein visualization to assist with IV starts, venipunctures and many other procedures. In total, 24 units of the Accuvein AV500 were installed in various departments of SKH such as wards, OT and Emergency Department.
By broadly deploying AccuVein devices, SKH has made vein visualization as part of improving patient care and outcomes.
About AccuVein Inc.
AccuVein Inc. is the global leader in vein visualization technology. AccuVein’s flagship product, the AccuVein, is the world’s only hand-held, non-contact vein illumination solution. The device has won numerous awards including the prestigious Prism Award for Photonics Innovation. Healthcare professionals see a map of peripheral veins directly on the skin’s surface with the goal of accessing or avoiding veins. It is built on proprietary technology embodied in its growing patent portfolio on a broad range of imaging and medical diagnostic technologies. AccuVein is in use at more than 5,000 facilities and available for sale in over 130 countries worldwide.
The AccuVein device provides a map of the patient’s vasculature on the skin’s surface. The AccuVein device has been shown to improve first stick success by a striking 350%, reduce pain by up to 59% and reduce procedure time by 78%.
To watch how a video of Accuvein AV500 works, watch the video below:
