"Vein detection using vein transillumination and contrast differentiati" by Sarah K. Agnalt, Drew M. Canfield et al.
 

Vein detection using vein transillumination and contrast differentiation for practitioner aid

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

2016 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference, URTC 2016

Publication Date

4-28-2016

Abstract

A common problem that medical practitioners experience is the inability to successfully locate a vein for intravenous access procedures. Currently, there are several methods that can allow for increased venous visibility. However, these are expensive processes that involve infrared detectors and high-end processing capabilities. The system proposed can successfully make a clear image of a vein using low-cost, nearinfrared LEDs and photographs taken with a smartphone. The near-infrared lights, when under the correct specifications, will highlight the location of a vein described by the principles of vein transillumination. By applying edge-finding algorithms and contrast differentiation, a clear image and relative location of a vein can be produced to aid practitioners. As a result, low cost materials can capture and process an image of a vein and return the vein location. These results can be applied to current research to create medical devices that aid practitioners in locating a vein and completing intravenous procedures.

Volume

2018-January

First Page

1

Last Page

4

DOI

10.1109/URTC.2016.8284073

ISBN

9781509038763

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