The Effect of the Vein Imaging Device Used in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Application on the Success of the Procedure in Patients Coming to the Pediatric Emergency Department

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIC) application in pediatric wards of hospitals; It is used in the administration of drugs that require diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration or high serum concentration, resistant infections, parenteral treatments, continuous bolus analgesic needs and emergency treatment situations. Although PIC is a frequently used practice, especially in pediatric emergency departments, it is seen as a difficult approach for healthcare professionals. PIC applications may be more difficult in pediatric patients due to their small vascular structures, the fact that the vessels are surrounded by subcutaneous tissue, and lack of communication. Every child's venous anatomy is different. Therefore, selecting the appropriate vein by ensuring palpation and using appropriate tools before the procedure will reduce the pain and stress the child will experience. Biomedical tools are used to increase success in vascular interventions. Studies have shown that PIC procedure time is shorter in pediatric patients using vein imaging devices and the number of interventions is lower than the control group.