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The EZvein™ inflatable secondary tourniquet is used in conjunction with a nonpneumatic tourniquet, to enhance the presentation of veins for access (blood draw or IV administration.)

The EZ Vein inflatable secondary tourniquet is made with soft fabric and flexible plastic to form an inflatable bladder. The integral Velcro attachment strips secure the EZVein around an appendage in the same way as would a blood pressure cuff. Dimensions have been chosen to wrap around most anyone's arm, but an extension is included to allow the EZVein to work on lower limbs or with large arms. The Vein Access Window allows the health care professional to position the EZVein over the target vein for access for IV drip, blood draw or injection. The EZVein cuff is applied after the initial conventional non-inflatable tourniquet (such as latex tubing) is applied. The initial tourniquet, as is conventional, blocks the return of venous blood through the major veins to the heart, but the application of the EZVein inflatable cuff helps move the blood in deep tissues into the veins to help them to distend for easier visualization and access. This may aid the medic desiring venous access to more accurately and rapidly achieve the desired aim.