Skin Transillumination Improves Peripheral Vein Cannulation by Residents in Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Establishing peripheral vein access is challenging for pediatric residents and a painful procedure for neonates. We assessed the efficacy of a red light-emitting diode transilluminator during peripheral vein catheter insertion performed by pediatric residents.

Methods: Patients were stratified by current weight (≤1,500 g, >1,500 g) and randomized to the transillumination or the control group.