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Filter by:Our novel technique of pen-torch transillumination (PTI) uses a cheap and easily available instrument (Penlite-LP212®, Energizer®, Missouri, USA) to visualize superficial veins invisible to the naked eye. The investigators evaluate the efficacy of PTI in improving venepuncture success rate (SR) for patients with poor venous access. This prospective randomized controlled trial looks at adult patients aged 21 to 90 with difficult venous access (history of ≥3 consecutive attempts required for successful cannulation during the current admission) requiring non-emergent venepuncture. Patients will undergo venepuncture over the upper-limb using one of the following: Conventional venepuncture (control); Veinlite® (TransLite®, Texas, USA), a commercial transillumination device; PTI. Outcome measures are: successful cannulation within 2 attempts; duration of each successful attempt. Fisher's exact and Kruskal-Wallis tests will be performed.