Glasses Will Make Your Veins

[dorisc1981]

http://gizmodo.com/5922974/these-awesome-glasses-will-make-your-veins-glow-so-nurses-dont-have-to-keep-stabbing-you

[Asystole RN]

Reminds me of a stripped down simple version of the AccuVein and other related products.

The problem with these products is that they allow you to visualize shallow peripheral veins. I have yet to see a product that outperforms my $25 pocket flashlight in illuminating shallow peripheral veins. Palpation should be the primary instrument for assessing veins, not visualization.

I see these glasses being a crutch for use by new grad nurses until they gain the experience and knowledge of peripheral venous anatomy, if they are a reasonable cost that is...which I doubt.

Being a huge fan of accessories and all things vascular access I will most likely at least check them out.

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

I agree..all of the tools I have seen so far are no match to a traditional approach of knowing your anatomy well,palpating to assess the quality of the veins,careful site selection to include areas of flexion,appopriate selection of of the smallest,shortest cannula that will meet the needs of the pt,and excellent securement to minimize phlebitis and other problems. I have seen such bad securement techniques..if I am going to perform a PIV insertion and I am going to make darn sure it is secured properly and with some thought to it to maximize the dwell time.

[canned_bread]

Thats awesome, as well as as per the picture they showed it can show if someone is "aroused" hahaha! Might wear them clubbing! Plus, they are so attractive who wouldn't want to!