Near-infrared light to find veins for difficult IV starts
This study tests whether a near-infrared light device helps nurses find veins more easily for a short IV line (a small tube placed in a vein for fluids or medicine). If you have hard-to-see or hard-to-find veins, this tool might make your IV placement quicker and less painful.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You need an IV that will be used for less than one week
- Your veins are expected to be hard to find (scoring 4 or higher on the A-DIVA scale)
- You do not already have a central line or a port (a special long-term IV device)
- The IV medicine or fluids you need must be safe to give through a short IV line
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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