A nonrandomized controlled trial in India evaluated a vein finder device on 509 children aged 3–36 months with difficult intravenous access (DIVA score ≥4). First-attempt success was significantly higher in the device group, and the median number of attempts dropped from 2 to 1. Children in the device group were 2.64 times more likely to be cannulated on the first attempt.

Pediatric difficult venous access can be challenging due to small veins, limited vein visibility, obesity, and repeated intravenous procedures. This article explains how near-infrared vein finder technology supports vein identification, assists clinical decision-making, and helps healthcare professionals plan veinpuncture procedures in pediatric care.

Pediatric venipuncture is often challenging due to small veins, limited cooperation, and high anxiety among infants and young children. A clinical study from Puning People's Hospital in China evaluated the effectiveness of vein visualization technology in 500 pediatric patients and demonstrated its potential to improve first-attempt success and nursing efficiency.

Venipuncture in children can be challenging due to small veins, difficult-to-see vessels, dark skin, chronic diseases, and repeated puncture history. A clinical trial in Brazil compared infrared near-infrared (NIR) vein visualization technology with LED transillumination in children at risk for difficult puncture. The results highlight the value of vein visualization technology in improving confidence and supporting successful vascular access in pediatric care.