Dialysis patients with difficult vascular access are subjected to repeated cannulation attempts before vascular surgeons intervene, causing unnecessary pain and delays.

Workarounds Described

• Calls PICC team to assist with ultrasound for visualization
• Documents findings and sends patient back to ER for vascular to review
• Receives phone call from resident relaying surgeon's request to retry

Implied Software Gaps

• Secure image sharing and collaboration tool for healthcare teams
• Workflow management system for escalation and decision support
• Integrated communication platform to reduce phone tag and delays

VascAccess Coordinato

A real-time collaboration platform connecting dialysis nurses and vascular surgeons to share ultrasound images, cannulation attempts, and patient history. It enables surgeons to assess access remotely and decide on intervention without requiring additional patient attempts.

Existing Solutions Mentioned