Let’s face it; healthcare procedures and systems are evolving fast, and so are the standard medical devices. The area of blood collection and sampling, which was earlier limited to just needles and syringes as the primary tools, has witnessed an influx of new, cutting-edge, yet simple medical products – scalp vein sets.
What is it? Well, it’s a long tube, one end of which is a needle that goes inside the patient’s body. The other end is usually attached to a collection tube or system. Also known as butterfly needles or winged infusion sets, these tubes have a stand-out feature – two-flared plastic protrusions at either side of the needle.
Resembling wings, these plastic appendages facilitate easier handling and sure grip, enabling healthcare workers to carry out routine medical procedures more precisely. This accuracy also spells well for the patients, leading to minimal trauma and decreasing the chances of vein perforation.
Due to their various benefits, scalp vein sets are now used in various spheres of healthcare. Here are some of its most popular uses.
Venipuncture
Venipuncture is the process of collecting blood from a patient’s body and is by far the most common use case of scalp vein sets. After the blood is collected, it’s sent for testing to the laboratories. Hence, it’s imperative that the blood quality be maintained to ensure accurate results.
Well, a scalp vein set helps you do just that. A 2016 study confirms that using a scalp vein set reduces the chances of blood breakdown by half, instead of an I.V. catheter. Moreover, the small needles of scalp vein sets mandate a shallow insertion angle, translating to minimal patient trauma and a smooth blood draw.
Medication
Many a time, essential medications can’t be administered to patients through the mouth. In such cases, I.V. or intravenous medications can be a life-saver. And the best way to administer I.V. medications is through a scalp vein set, as it facilitates easier patient mobility than a standard I.V. catheter.
Most importantly, the wings allow for a more precise needle insertion, which reduces the chances of needle displacement when the patient moves. Other than medications, they can also be used to supply water to the patient to prevent dehydration.
Plastic Surgery
Scalp vein sets are not limited to blood-related procedures and have found their uses in many other medical disciplines. For instance, plastic surgeons exclusively employ scalp vein sets to infuse saline in tissue expanders. Given their superior precision, doctors don’t require repetitive skin punctures to infuse saline, saving time and minimising patient trauma.
Furthermore, it can also be used as a continuous suction drain to evacuate the fluid from tissue expanders.
In Summary
Scalp vein sets are, undoubtedly, an essential medical tool given their reliability, simplicity, and precision. They allow for safe and secure blood collection and painless drug administration without any room for error, patient trauma, or wastage. HMD, one of the leading names in the healthcare sector, offers Unolok+ safety scalp vein sets that come with an additional protective shield to prevent accidental needle pricks. Get in touch with us to know more about our safety scalp vein sets.
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