Real-time Low Cost Subcutaneous Vein Detection System based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Wanniarachchi T.G., Tharushika R.T.P., Panthaka W.S.P., Jayatunga E.H.
The major problem faced by nurses today is difficulty in accessing veins for intravenous drug delivery and other medical situations. Although a peripheral vein can be accessed with a single attempt occasionally, for substantial number of patients, the attending nurse needs multiple attempts to insert the needle successfully. Our ultimate target is to implement real-time low cost subcutaneous vein detection system based on near-infrared spectroscopy.
Key Words:
Intravenous Drug Delivery, Vein Detection System, Near-infrared Spectroscopy
Overview
There is a need of vein detection devices which can clearly show veins. Existing devices are very much high cost .This project dealt with the design development of low-cost non-invasive subcutaneous vein detection system and was implemented based on near-infrared imaging and interfaced to a laptop and also projects back to the skin. This approach is very much easier and helpful to both patients and nurses for accessing veins.
Project Contacts: eranda@eie.ruh.ac.lk, teranwa@gmail.com
Updates
Completed but expect to develop as a commercialized tool
Publications
Yet to published the findings
