# Applying Vein Finders with Skin Ulcers - Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/applying-vein-finders-with-skin-ulcers/ - Published: 2022-04-04T00:05:26+00:00 - Author: Monica Skin ulcers are open round sores. They develop when blood can’t flow to an injury. Causes of poor blood flow include diabetes, atherosclerosis, pressure, and vein problems. Typically, skin ulcers affect the legs, but they can occur on the feet, hips, and back. Skin ulcers causes might be : * Diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that causes high blood sugar. … * Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis, occurs when the arteries become narrow due to fat buildup called plaque. … * Pressure. … * Venous insufficiency. When it comes to skin ulcer symptoms, they can be the following : * swelling. * redness. * tenderness. * itchiness. * pain. * skin discoloration. * changes in skin texture. * yellow or green pus (due to an infection) Using an advanced vein finding machine is recommended for all patients with suspected venous ulcers. Such machines are able to accurately locate the vein and assess the venous reflux and obstruction. However, one should note that not all vein finding machines can be suitable for performing such a delicate task. The use of [FDA Portable Vein Detector SIFVEIN-5.2](https://sifsof.com/product/medical-vein-finder-sifvein-5-2/) by SIFSOF would make it easier for the phlebotomist to locate the vein, lowering the likelihood of a pre-analytical error in the specimen collection and further aggravating the patient’s suffering. Blood drawing might be challenging for the elderly due to their failing skin. Their skin thins, grows dryer, and becomes more fragile. Furthermore, as the blood vessels become more delicate, a venipuncture failure could easily cause these tiny blood vessels to burst. As a result, bruising, swelling, and even bleeding may occur beneath the skin, something Phlebitis patients mostly fear of. The SIFVEIN-5.2 is specifically designed for circumstances where locating a vein is difficult or necessitates extra concentration and care. Regardless of the patient’s age, skin color, or obesity level, the SIFVEIN-5.2 permits veins to be seen clearly in a depth of 10 mm beneath the skin. The device also has a depth recognition mode that improves judgment of the vein’s depth, as well as three colors (red, green, and white) that can be switched at any time based on the light in the room and the patient’s skin tone, making the vein more visible, easier to access, and increasing clinical accuracy. As a result, any potential failure diagnosis is ruled out, equally as the Phlebitis patient’s fear, tension, and pain. Vein detectors, such as SIFSOF’s reliable and clear vein illuminator SIFVEIN-5.2, have so proven their effectiveness during skin ulcers difficult IV procedure. That’s why it should be doctors’ nurses and Phlebitis patient’s first option if they are looking for an accurate diagnosis ,effective treatment and quick recovery. Reference:[ What You Need to Know About the Causes of and Treatments for Skin Ulcers](https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-ulcer#:~:text=Skin%20ulcers%20are%20open%20round,feet%2C%20hips%2C%20and%20back.) * ![FDA Portable Vein Detector SIFVEIN-5.2](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2018/06/FDA-Portable-Vein-Detector-SIFVEIN-5.2-1-300x300.jpg) * FDA Portable Vein Detector SIFVEIN-5.2 Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFSOF is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each vein finder device. The products mentioned in this article are only for sale to medical staff (doctors, nurses, certified practitioners, etc.) or to private users assisted by or under the supervision of a m