New Phlebotomy and IV insertion aid!

Thanks iluvivt!

That's definitely a help. I think it may be thinking cap and sketch pad time again!

I really wanted to get away from the nurse's dependance on touch, its quite inherent to my present design. However, if everyone believes that this is absolutely paramount....? I'd love to hear your opinions on this, they'll be a great help

Thank you!

Thanks for your interest Athena55!

I'm not intending on utilising ultrasound at all. My primary aims, aside from aiding in a successful venipuncture and reducing patient anxiety, are to design something neat, hand-held, re-usable, affordable and very user friendly.

Basically, it will compliment bd vacutainers and needles. At the moment, the design includes the use of a needle and vacutainer housing, transillumination and a micro pressure sensor.

As for pain management, I would like to stay away from medicinal methods if possible. Pressure, massage prior to puncture, cool air jets ....not sure yet. The device hides the needle from the patients view too so hopefully that will help some patients nerves.

Changing the angle of the needle may not pose to much of a problem for the design but i'm still really stuck on the point of palpating the skin with your fingers. I have to find an alternative!

Is the only reason for this requirement to ensure the vein is not an artery? Hopefully, with my transillumination component, the valves will be quite visible.

When its a little closer to completion, maybe I can post some sketches or photorealistic renderings to get your feedback.

Keep the thoughts and views coming! This is really great!

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