Finding a Vascular Solution that Sticks

Right Way Medical has spent a considerable amount of time in hospitals viewing things from a patient’s perspective.  Among the critical and life-saving work we’ve witnessed, one issue seemed to occur with unexpected frequency – the average number of IV access attempts was far greater than the 2-3 industry standard.  This was true for experienced clinicians as well as those fresh out of clinical training.

There are a number of issues related to increased vascular access attempts, including patient safety, practitioner and hospital liability, and complications like thrombosis, arterial puncture and vessel damage.  So we set out to find a solution to more reliable vascular access.

In the summer of 2013, we had the pleasure of being introduced to several individuals that were involved with Tech Columbus, an Ohio based organization that connects product innovators with the local business community.   During our time spent with these individuals we were introduced to Dale Siegel, President and Founder of InfraRed Imaging System (INRIS Medical) and realized we had found our answer.

Dale had developed a product that would allow clinicians to visualize vessels for Peripheral IV’s (PIV’s) and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) in pediatrics and neonates on a high-resolution screen.  At that time, we set up an official demonstration and presentation and the relationship between Right Way Medical and InfraRed Imaging Systems began.

Right Way Medical has been approved to offer the InfraRed Imaging System throughout the country and is focusing its presentations to clinicians in the NICU and PACU units of various hospitals throughout the country.  The responses that we have received have been outstanding.  Clinicians have been very pleased with the quality of the images that the Vascular Viewer provides along with a very intuitive and easy approach to vascular access specifically in neonates and pediatric patients.

If this scenario relates to you and you are a clinician that is looking for a product that can enhance a successful IV start and stick rate, contact us or visit our information on vascular access.  There you can find more information about the VascularViewer®.

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Prior to founding Right Way Medical, Prati held various roles with Apria Healthcare, B. Braun Medical, and Medical Technology Resources, where his final role was Sr. Vice President of Sales and Operations. During his time serving at Medical Technology Resources he was influential in assisting in its acquisition to Medical Specialties Distributor, a company that has since been acquired by McKesson in 2018.

Prati has been involved in various philanthropic organizations including The Make-A-Wish Foundation, A Kid Again, Orphan’s Promise and has served in various board and volunteer roles at Cypress Wesleyan Church (Alton Darby and Dublin campuses) and the Vineyard Church of Columbus.

Josh Prati resides in Powell, Ohio with his wife Christa and two cats, Remey and Molly. He enjoys working out, developing relationships over a home cooked meal, great wine, and is an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steeler fan.