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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: Bharat on September 27, 2006, 02:58:48 PM

Title: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: Bharat on September 27, 2006, 02:58:48 PM: Hello Everyone

My wife and many Thal patients who need to have blood drawn regularly will love this. Its called the Vein Viewer.

Bharat

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=ecf91929-0abe-421a-0173-8380b4669c8b&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: Narendra on September 27, 2006, 04:02:21 PM: Nice... Less pricking to find the veins

-Narendra
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: §ãJ¡Ð ساجد on September 27, 2006, 04:04:09 PM: Wow! Just wonder how much the science has advanced. I hope that they find some substitute for Transfusions too.

Take care, Peace!
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: Nur on September 28, 2006, 04:58:45 AM: :shocked

Wow....I wonder if this new technology can ever arrive here. It must be very expensive and for countries like us in Asia, it would take ages to be widely used by all.

:sadyup :hissyfit :quiver
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: Andy Battaglia on September 28, 2006, 05:15:45 AM: The current price is around $25,000 US for a VeinViewer.

To see a video of the VeinViewer go to

http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/26/114818
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: §ãJ¡Ð ساجد on September 28, 2006, 08:11:47 AM: Wow! that was awesome!

Thanks for the video Andy!

Take care, Peace!
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: Miaki on September 29, 2006, 05:45:16 PM: I know what I want for Christmas......

Thanks for that Andy

Miaki
Title: Re: Infrared light reveals easier path for doctors
Post by: Andy Battaglia on September 29, 2006, 06:20:09 PM: I was wondering if this device would eliminate the need for ports. Would it be useful for infants and small children? Any comments?