Infrared technology to improve efficacy of venous access in burns population

Background Obtaining venous access in the burn population is challenging both in the acute and elective surgical settings. In paediatric burns, this is further compounded by smaller veins, thicker subcutaneous fat and poor cooperation. The introduction of infrared technology (Accuvein®) to identify veins up to 10 mm deep has been shown to increase efficacy. It has been promoted in challenging cases. We aim to ascertain whether Accuvein® is a useful clinical tool in the context of burns population.