Real-time Low Cost Subcutaneous Vein Detection System based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

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…

Non-Invasive Screening Tool to Detect Anemia

Non-Invasive Screening Tool to Detect Anemia A.A. Azees, S. Suthaharan, K. Dinomi, Jayatunga E.H. Hemoglobin concentration is a vital parameter used to detect abnormalities in the human body including anemia and polycythemia. Currently, invasive techniques are used for hemoglobin measurement despite their many disadvantages including discomfort and potential complications for the pregnant, elderly and pediatric…