The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Wednesday, said it has approved the provision of 48 vein finders and accompanying accessories for distribution to the 14 SHF under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB).
The Media Aide to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, made this disclosure in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja,
He quoted the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr Dolapo Fasawe, who stated that the equipment is “very essential to health-care delivery.”
The statement also revealed that the advanced medical devices were aimed at improving patient care by enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of venous access procedures.
“Vein finders assist healthcare professionals in locating veins for intravenous (IV) cannulation and insertion, facilitating blood sample collection (venipuncture), reducing multiple needle attempts, and improving access to veins in patients with difficult venous anatomy, particularly children, elderly persons, and obese patients.
“These machines will make it easy to access a patient’s vein in a quick, painless manner. It will also make it possible for newly trained doctors to set up intravenous access without multiple needle pricks, especially for children, thereby making hospital visits less traumatic for patients.
“The devices will also help assess superficial vein patterns and contribute to greater clinical efficiency and accuracy.
“As part of the distribution exercise, a practical training session was conducted for representatives and relevant healthcare personnel from the beneficiary hospitals.
“The training focused on the proper handling, application, operation, and maintenance of the vein finders and their accessories to ensure optimal utilisation, sustainability, and maximum benefit to patients.
“In addition, an in-house practical training was conducted for the representatives and relevant healthcare personnel to enhance their knowledge and capacity in the operation, application, maintenance, and safe handling of the equipment, ensuring effective deployment and long-term sustainability across all beneficiary facilities.”
