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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Imaging
    • Optical Physics

    Background:

    • Accurate vein detection is crucial for medical procedures like venipuncture.
    • Near-infrared (NIR) imaging visualizes veins by exploiting differential light absorption by oxyhemoglobin.
    • Inhomogeneous illumination, caused by light source issues, saturation, low contrast, and dispersion, hinders vein visualization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and implement a homogeneous LED light source for enhanced vein detection.
    • To address challenges in NIR vein visualization, specifically inhomogeneous illumination.
    • To develop a prototype system for intravenous applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical simulation using near-field diffraction theory to design the LED light source.
    • Implementation of a radial arrangement of three concentric LED rings (750-860 nm).
    • Experimental setup for vein pattern acquisition and analysis using a basic identification algorithm.

    Main Results:

    • A novel LED light source was designed and implemented, achieving homogeneous illumination at 40 cm.
    • An experimental scheme for vein pattern acquisition was successfully established.
    • A prototype system for intravenous applications was developed.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed NIR LED light source effectively overcomes inhomogeneous illumination issues in vein detection.
    • The prototype system shows potential for improving accuracy in intravenous applications and other medical procedures.
    • This technology can enhance the success rate and patient comfort during venipuncture and similar interventions.