I-View Medical

06/14/2026

A great tool developed to aid in selecting proper catheter gauge and length for patient’s vein anatomy.

06/14/2026

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

💉 Master Vein Assessment!
Learn how to identify, assess, and select the proper catheter gauge and length for better outcomes, fewer complications, and greater first-stick success.

01/17/2026

✨ Now Available at Sunshine Uniforms! ✨

We’re excited to announce that Sunshine Uniform is now carrying I-View Medical’s IV Assessment Card!

At the request of nurses and nursing students, it is truly an honor to partner with Sunshine Uniform to provide easy, local access to this valuable clinical tool. The I-View IV Assessment Card helps clinicians confidently assess vein size, gauge, and catheter length—with or without visualization—supporting better outcomes and fewer sticks.

🩺 Perfect for:
• Nurses (A thoughtful gift for your favorite nurse)
• Nursing students
• Educators
• Phlebotomist

📍 Sunshine Uniform
7330 Louis Pasteur Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229

Stop by today and pick up your IV Assessment Card—because the right tool makes all the difference.

09/24/2025

Come by and receive a Free IV Assessment Card!! Monday, September 29th 11am-1pm, while supplies last. Gift a Nurse or come by and treat yourself. Free Vein Assessment and demonstrations will be offered. Come and pick up the only IV Assessment card on the market. Please share and spread the word.

09/12/2025

Thank you Alamo Ranch Pharmacy & Wellness! I will be scheduling a day next week to hand out free cards for all customers. Stay tuned!

09/06/2025

What Happens With a “Blown Vein” • Blown vein: This usually occurs when the needle punctures through or damages the vessel wall, leading to swelling, bruising, and infiltration of fluids. • Healing: Most blown veins will repair themselves naturally in 10–14 days, with the body reabsorbing the blood and repairing the vessel wall.

What Happens With a “Blown Valve” • Valves in veins: These one-way flaps keep blood moving toward the heart. If a valve is punctured or “blown,” it doesn’t regenerate. • Result: Instead of healing, the damage can lead to valve incompetence and appearance of spider veins or varicosities in that region. That vein segment can no longer be used for IV access.

Why This Matters for IV Practice • Cumulative damage: Each failed attempt or misuse of gauge/length can permanently take away viable veins from a patient’s access options. • Patient population at risk: Oncology patients, dialysis patients, and anyone with frequent hospitalizations often face severely limited vascular access because of repeated damage. • Education is key: Nurses and vascular access specialists who understand vessel anatomy, valve placement, and proper catheter selection protect veins for future use.

👉 This is exactly why tools like the IV Assessment Card are so important: they help clinicians match gauge and length to vein size, and prevent avoidable vein loss.