New infrared device makes it easier to detect veins

Recently, Australian scientists have published a new handheld device that utilizes near-infrared radiation technology to help identify patients' veins easier by mapping blood vessels to their skin.

In fact, so far, the skill of determining blood vessels is not a skill that every doctor can do well. Rare cases of venous disfigurement or rupture of blood vessels when injected or taken by blood have caused adverse effects on the patient. Fortunately, these conditions will probably be solved when the new device is officially put into commercial use.

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Intravenous devices

This is a handheld product being tested by the Australian Red Cross. According to Dr. Dan Waller, senior researcher of the project, "the machine is based on intravenous technique , using near infrared radiation to project the image of the blood vessels on the skin. A vein usually contains a lot of redox haemoglobin that absorbs light that is near the infrared light, and uses that information to create an image. , the machine will be set up to fit different objects. "

The test was conducted with over 900 volunteers at Sydney's Chatswood & Elizabeth Center. Results from the trial will be a major factor influencing the Australian Red Cross's decision to determine the feasibility and safety of the product when it is widely deployed in practice.

"The device works well and is quite useful when tested for practical use," said Dan . "In particular, those veins that are difficult or not easily visible to the naked eye are now available." We are testing and will soon have results in the future. "