SERVICE — ULTRASOUND-GUIDED IV ACCESS
Difficult IV Access, Solved at the Bedside
Specialized peripheral IV placement using ultrasound technology for patients with difficult, limited, or challenging vascular access.
WHAT IT IS
Difficult IV Access
Difficult IV access (DIVA) support pairs a portable ultrasound with a clinician trained specifically in vein mapping for patients whose veins aren't cooperating with a standard stick. Rather than repeating the same approach, we look deeper to find viable vessels above or below the skin's surface, and place a peripheral IV with fewer attempts.
WHEN IT’S USED
Common reasons facilities call us in.
- Two or more failed attempts by facility staff
- History of chronic illness, dialysis, or chemotherapy affecting vein quality
- Dehydrated, obese, or elderly patients with fragile or hard-to-palpate veins
- Pediatric or anxious patients where minimizing attempts matters
- ED or ICU volume making a specialized stick hard to schedule
Need difficult IV access at the bedside?
Call our dispatch line or send the request — we’ll confirm timing directly with your team.
EXPLORE MORE
Other services.
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Peripheral IV Placement
Standard peripheral IV insertion for ordered medications, hydration, diagnostic testing, and other clinically appropriate therapies.
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Blood Draws & Specimen Collection
Bedside venipuncture and specimen collection, including support for patients with difficult vascular access.
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Line Assessment & Troubleshooting
Assessment and troubleshooting of existing peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICCs for access-related concerns.