Preliminary study on designing and developing a low-cost, real-time vein visualization device utilizing near-infrared technology
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Critically ill patients who are unable to care for themselves often require the intravenous administration of medication
and nutrients for treatment and survival. Additionally, blood sampling from veins is a common medical procedure
employed for health screening or blood donation. Currently, commercially available vein imaging devices designed to
facilitate the identification of needle insertion sites are prohibitively expensive. Therefore, this research focuses on
designing and developing a low-cost, real-time vein imaging device utilizing near-infrared (NIR) technology.
This research was conducted under the innovation development framework by Veena Jirapathet (2009), which
consists of the following steps: (1) analyzing the inadequacy of equipment for teaching and learning; (2) assessing
the needs for supporting materials in the Public Health program (Basic Health Assessment and Treatment course
group); (3) establishing collaboration and a working team involving faculty members and students; (4) determining
development issues to enhance the device’s efficiency; (5) systematically reviewing related literature on designing and
building vein imaging devices; (6) synthesizing knowledge from high-quality literature; (7) designing and developing
the device; (8) planning evaluation methods; (9) establishing usage guidelines; (10) trialing the device with volunteers; (11) evaluating the device’s usability; (12) documenting performance with relevant references used in the design and construction; and (13) disseminating the device for practical application.
The sample consisted of 10 male and female students and personnel aged 19-59 years from Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University. The sample size was determined using the G*Power 3.1.9.7 program, with a statistical power of
0.80, a significance level of 0.05, and an effect size of 0.90. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. The
research instruments included a data recording form and the vein imaging device. The content validity of the data
recording form yielded an Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) index ranging from 0.87 to 1.00. Data were analyzed
using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.
The study successfully developed a vein imaging device capable of capturing clear images of subcutaneous
veins under normal ambient lighting. The device’s specifications are as follows: (1) an image capture area ranging from 6 × 6 cm to 6 × 10 cm; (2) an effective operating distance from the skin to the camera of approximately 14-34 cm; and (3) an image resolution of 800 × 480 pixels.
Future research should further investigate the device’s efficacy and accuracy in training venipuncture and
intravenous administration skills for health science students and medical professionals.
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