The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has provided 48 vein-finding devices and accompanying accessories for distribution to the 14 secondary health facilities under its Hospitals Management Board.
Dr Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the devices would significantly improve healthcare delivery in the territory.
Fasawe explained that the equipment, which she described as “very essential to health-care delivery” were provided through the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike.
She said 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 cannulation and insertion, facilitating blood sample collection.
“This reduces multiple needle attempts and improves 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,” she said.
The mandate secretary further said that the devices would equally help assess superficial vein patterns and contribute to greater clinical efficiency and accuracy.
She explained that as part of the distribution exercise, a practical training session was conducted for relevant healthcare personnel from the beneficiary hospitals to enhance their knowledge.
She added that 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.
“They were also trained on safe handling of the equipment to ensure effective deployment and long-term sustainability across all beneficiary facilities.
“The initiative underscores the commitment of the FCT Administration, under Wike, to equipping healthcare facilities with modern technologies that enhance service delivery, improve patient experience, and support healthcare professionals in providing quality care.
