AÑO
2023
CATEGORÍA
Cuerpo
OBJETIVOS
Salud y bienestar
PAL. CLAVE
life science, medical equipment
PAÍS
Uganda
CRÉDITOS
Emmanuel Kamuhire
LINK
https://www.engineeringforchange.org/solutions/product/vein-locator/
A-Lite Vein Locato
The Vein Locator is a device that uses light emitting diodes for locating veins for cannulation (IV)
How does it work?
The vein locator uses red light absorption by deoxy-hemoglobin within the patient’s vein, allowing the veins to show up more clearly on the patient’s skin.
This is the third prototype iteration.
Why is it needed?
Easy healthcare solutions
How does it improve life?
To reduce vein damage and wasted medicine due to difficulty finding veins for cannulation.
