Mobile Vein Imaging Application
One of the main challenges of performing venipuncture in dificult patients is the inability to visualize vessels underneath the skin. Imaging devices, based on near-infrared or visible light, do exist to help clinicians in locating otherwise occluded vessles; however, there are numerous limitations with the current devices on the market. These include: (1) high cost ($15 - $20K), (2) lack of depth perception, and (3) minimal image processing to guidet the puncture.
Our team at VascuLogic, has developed a vein viewer mobile application that utilizes near-infrared light to assist clinicians in visualizing veins. The app is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, and features computationally efficient image analysis software such as segmentation and tracking for real-time vein visualization.