Economically Affordable and Clinically Reliable Vein Finder

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Authors

  • Dhakshayani M.S.
     1 AMIE, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, India ,IN
  • Yachin S.M.
     2 MIE, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, India ,IN

Keywords:

Ir Detector, Ir Filter, Near Infrared Rays, Single Board Computer, Vein Access

Abstract

This work presents a portable, affordable and reliable vein locating device to overcome the complications in vein localization irrespective of age and tissue thickness during medical procedures like Phlebotomy and intravenous infusion. A prototype has been developed using infrared (IR) detector and multispectral near infrared (NIR) (740,765,770,780 nm) source. The differential absorption of the NIR by veins due to the presence of deoxyhemoglobin, helps in enhancing the localization of the vein. The detector is integrated with the single board computer (SBC) and connected with LCD through serial programming interface (SPI) for real time display of veins. The initial observations have found to be successful. It is expected that this affordable device will help in reducing time and improving accessibility to locate antecubital and cephalic vein without multiple incision and minimal pain

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2015-12-31

How to Cite

M.S., D., & S.M., Y. (2015). Economically Affordable and Clinically Reliable Vein Finder. Conference Proceedings, 63–69. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/conference/article/view/46587

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Proceedings of 30th Indian Engineering Congress, the 21st Century Engineering: The Make in India Pathway

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