Technology facilitates the work of nurses in capturing patients' veins
Infrared light emitted by the device makes life easier for patients, nurses and doctors
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Have you ever had to take any medication or serum and it was that suffering because the nurse could not find the vein? O Vein Viewer is an infrared vein viewer, a technology created by the US company Christie Medical Holdings, which makes this arduous task so much simpler. Although it does not pose considerable health risks, it is uncomfortable to receive so many unnecessary "needles".
The device works through the emission of infrared light that, when placed on the patient's skin, facilitates the visualization of the vein, including fluids that pass through it.
In addition to more easily identifying a vein, the device, according to its creators, is also able to locate the best veins for the medical procedure in question, as it is able to "see" the vessels at a depth of up to 10 millimeters.
In Brazil, more than 150 hospitals use the Vein Viewer (check the map here). In addition to making life easier for nurses and patients, the device avoids costs for the hospital, as there is a smaller amount of disposable material used and reduces the waste of medicines. If you have expired medications in your home, be aware that they can create potential environmental and health problems. Find below how to dispose of them, without risks, at the address closest to you:
flex version
O Vein Viewer it is also available in the flex version. This model features HD imaging and Df2 technology, and can be used in any vascular procedure. This alternative is already common in emergency departments (ICU) of certain hospitals, and is also useful for hemophiliacs and other individuals who need to undergo self-infusion.
To understand how it works, check out the video (in English).
