Devices, systems and methods for improving vessel access

An apparatus for use in accessing a vasculature of a patient, the apparatus comprising:

• (a) a limb support table for supporting a limb of the patient;
• (b) a vessel visualization device for improving visualization of the vasculature of the patient;
• and
• (c) a mounting system for mounting said limb support table and said vessel visualization device in proximity to and adjustably with respect to the patient.

A method of accessing a vasculature of a patient, the method comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing the apparatus of claim A1;
• (b) moving the apparatus in proximity to the patient;
• (c) placing a limb of the patient on said limb support table;
• (d) retrieving an access conduit from said at least one storage device;
• (e) inserting said access conduit into a vessel of the patient;
• (f) strain relieving said access conduit;
• and
• (g) removing the limb of the patient from said limb support table.