Proven Impact Across
NHS Case Studies
NHS Case Studies
PATIENTS FELT GREATER COMFORT &
CONFIDENCE DURING CANNULATION
Healthcare Provider Benefits
- 1
“Veins were more visible, palpable, and easier to cannulate.”
Broomfield Hospital - 2
“Supports difficult IV access and treatment delivery.”
Freeman Hospital - 3
“Improved comfort, reassurance, and workflow.”
Leeds Gamma Knife Centre - 4
“Improved patient and staff experience.”
Edinburgh Cancer Centre - 5
“The oncology services experienced improved warming consistency, reduced patient anxiety, and stronger cannulation outcomes.”
Cheltenham Hospital - 6
“Demonstrated improved first-time cannulation success, enhanced patient comfort, improved clinical flow, and reduced delays over a five year period.”
Solihull Hospital
“Airglove should be included in standard cannulation protocols with ongoing staff education”
– Edinburgh Cancer Centre
Airglove Case Study Infographic
Read about the benefits of using Airglove and how we work with each hospital around the introduction, challenges, evaluation, training & adoption, impact on patient and conclusion.
The case studies have been developed from an educational perspective to show how Airglove can help improve better vein preparation for future vessel preservation. There are clinical, operational and financial benefits to the cannulation pathway including reducing the seen and unseen costs of IV cannulation complications, thereby saving money in the short and long term.
References:
1. Broomfield Hospital case study – by request only please email info@airglovemedical.com
2. Freeman Hospital case study download pdf
3. Leeds Gamma Knife Centre case study download pdf
4. Edinburgh Cancer Centre case study download pdf
5. Cheltenham Hospital case study download pdf
6. Solihull Hospital case study download pdf
Payer Benefits
The following payer benefit summary is based on 1,000 patients
£2,564
FROM REDUCTION IN FAILED
CANNULATION ATTEMPTS
Overall Impact Cost benefit
£5,506 TOTAL SAVINGS = £5.50 PER PATIENT vs £1.00 PER AIRGLOVE
Executive Summary
- Airglove is a warm-air vascular dilation system that replaces outdated, manual methods like hot water immersion (basins) with controlled heat, making veins far easier to access.
- Proven in real-world settings across hospitals like Broomfield Hospital, Freeman Hospital, The Leeds Gamma Knife Centre, Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Cheltenham Hospital and Solihull Hospital, it transforms peripheral access for all stakeholders. Patients enjoy a safer, far more comfortable experience that reduces the stress and pain of repeated needle sticks.
- Healthcare providers gain increased vein visibility and higher first-time cannulation success rates, jumping from 55% to 88% which boost staff confidence and streamlines clinical workflows.
- Payers unlock substantial cost efficiencies, saving £5,506 per 1,000 patients (£5.50 per patient) through £2,564 saved on failed access attempts, £1,880 in prep and clean up savings, £692 in reduced escalation to senior staff, and £370 saved from eliminated rebooked appointments.
Patient Benefits of Using Airglove
The following payer benefit summary is based on 1,000 patients
Reduced Anxiety & Stress
The device successfully lowered pre-cannulation tension, particularly for vulnerable patients or those with previous poor venepuncture experiences
