# Applying Vein Finders with Von Willebrand Disease

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/applying-vein-finders-with-von-willebrand-disease/
- Published: 2022-04-04T00:55:00+00:00
- Author: Monica

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a blood disorder in which the blood does not clot
properly. Blood contains many proteins that help the blood clot when needed. One
of these proteins is called von Willebrand factor (VWF).

Some risk factors for coagulation disorders can include :

 * age, such as newborns with vitamin K deficiency or older adults with hemophilia
   A.

 * A family history of the condition.

 * being male.

 * other medical conditions, such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, or liver disease.

 * blood transfusions.

 * obesity.

 * infections.

Patients who have experienced a stroke due to a coagulation system disorder may 
display “classic” stroke symptoms including:

 * Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of
   the body.

 * Sudden confusion.

 * Sudden trouble speaking.

 * Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

 * Sudden trouble walking.

To accurately diagnose such an issue, an advanced vein locating machine should be
used on all patients suspected with this disease. These devices can accurately locate
a vein and detect venous reflux and obstruction. It’s worth mentioning, though, 
that not all vein-finding machines can handle such a delicate job.

The use of[ SIFVEIN-5.2](https://sifsof.com/product/medical-vein-finder-sifvein-5-2/),
produced by SIFSOF medical, would make it easier for the phlebotomist to find the
vein, lowering the likelihood of a pre-analytical error and worsening the patient’s
suffering.

Furthermore, blood drawing may be difficult for the elderly due to their weakened
skin. Their skin thins, grows dryer, and becomes more fragile. Furthermore, as blood
vessels become more sensitive, a venipuncture failure could result in these tiny
blood vessels bursting. As a result, vein thrombosis sufferers may have bruising,
swelling, and even bleeding beneath the skin.

The Portable Vein Detector SIFVEIN-5.2 was designed for circumstances where finding
a vein is difficult or necessitates extra attention 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 includes a depth recognition mode that improves vein depth judgment,
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 possible
failure diagnosis, as well as the Von Willebrand patient’s dread, tension, and agony,
are ruled out.

Vein detectors, such as SIFSOF’s dependable and clear vein illuminator SIFVEIN-5.2,
have demonstrated their efficacy during challenging IV procedures for Von Willebrand
issue. As a result, if doctors, nurses, and patients want an accurate diagnosis 
that will inevitably lead to a successful treatment, and a speedy recovery, the 
Portable Vein Detector SIFVEIN-5.2, should be their first choice.

Reference:[ What is von Willebrand Disease?](https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/vwd/facts.html#:~:text=Von%20Willebrand%20disease%20(VWD)%20is,von%20Willebrand%20factor%20(VWF).)

 * ![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 medical professional.