Tag: Vein access

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, proper venipuncture technique is crucial for patient safety and procedure efficacy. A key part of this process is knowing for certain, in real-time, whether the needle has successfully entered the vein. Here is a guide explaining **how to know if the needle is in the vein**.

Over one billion peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are used annually worldwide, making insertion one of the most common invasive procedures in healthcare. A peripheral venous catheter is a small, flexible tube placed into a superficial vein, typically in the arm or hand, to provide temporary access to the bloodstream.