Efficacy of Vein Visualization Devices for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement in Preterm Infants

Conclusion: Dwell time of the PIVC was 24% longer in the infrared (AccuVein) group than in the transilluminator and control groups. Time to successful cannulation was significantly lower for the infrared group than for the transilluminator (81% quicker) and control groups (50% quicker). In addition, procedural pain levels were lower in the infrared and control groups than in the transilluminator group.