Near-infrared vein finder
Near-infrared vein finder, sold under the brand names VeinViewer and Accuvein, are devices used to try to increase the ability of healthcare providers to see veins.[1] They use near-infrared light reflection to create a map of the veins.[1] Initial evidence; however, has not found that they increase the success of starting intravenous catheters.[1] The machines in the United States cost about $15,000 as of 2015.[2]