Veinlite LED+®

The LED+ works effectively across the widest range of patient populations and clinical settings. Whether you're treating pediatric patients with small veins, adults with obesity or dark skin tones, elderly patients with fragile veins, or dental patients needing palatal access, the LED+ provides reliable visualization. Its adjustable settings accommodate diverse patient anatomy and clinical needs.

Research shows that 10-24% of hospitalized adults experience difficult IV access, requiring multiple painful attempts. The LED+ illuminates veins before needle insertion, helping you select the best site on the first attempt. By reducing "poke and hope" scenarios, you minimize patient discomfort, anxiety, and complications like phlebitis or extravasation.

While ultrasound requires additional training, equipment setup, and is best for deep veins, LED+ provides instant visual confirmation for superficial veins at the bedside. It's faster, requires no gel, and doesn't add complexity to routine procedures. For difficult superficial access, LED+ can help you succeed without escalating to ultrasound.

Absolutely. Patients with conditions like diabetes, prior chemotherapy, IV drug use, obesity, dehydration, or those who've had multiple hospitalizations often have compromised veins. LED+ helps visualize non-palpable veins less than 3mm in diameter—the primary cause of difficult IV access according to clinical studies.

Yes. Unlike visual assessment alone, which is significantly more challenging on dark-toned skin, LED+ uses transillumination to reveal vascular structures regardless of skin pigmentation. Clinical research identifies dark skin tone as a risk factor for difficult IV access, making LED+ particularly valuable for equitable patient care.

Studies show patients experience significant pain and anxiety from multiple IV attempts (median pain score of 7/10 after failed attempts). LED+ increases first-attempt success rates, reducing procedural time, patient discomfort, and family distress—all factors directly tied to patient satisfaction metrics.

Dental professionals use LED+ for palatal vein visualization during local anesthesia administration, helping avoid inadvertent vascular injection. It's also valuable for pediatric dentistry and when working with patients who have increased bleeding risk.

Yes. While we offer the PEDI2 specifically designed for pediatrics, LED+ works well across all ages including children, with the included pediatric adapter. It's especially helpful for the 6-month-old age group that clinicians identify as most challenging due to subcutaneous fat obscuring veins.

LED+ requires no specialized training beyond your standard IV insertion skills. Most clinicians can use it effectively immediately. The simple on/off operation and clear visualization make it accessible to nursing staff at all experience levels.

Multiple studies confirm difficult IV access increases material costs, delays treatment, extends procedure time, and may require escalation to more expensive interventions like ultrasound-guided access or central lines. LED+ helps avoid these costs through improved first-attempt success.