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College of Engineering Unit: 
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering
Project Team Member(s): 
Andrea Haddadin, Glenn Sutter, McLean Schmit, Luana Fenstemacher and Danielle Spence
Project ID: 
BIOE.10
Project Description: 

The Red Light Vein Device is designed to reduce the stress and pain experienced by patients during blood draw by making location of veins and insertion of needles easier. This product uses red light technology by shining a certain intensity of red light on a specified location of the inner elbow. Our product provides a hands free and cheaper alternative to the light vein finders already on the market. With reflection and absorption between the light and veins, the veins will be easier to detect. Red lights have the highest wavelengths of all colors on the spectrum and can penetrate the deepest within the skin for reflection. The Red Light Vein Device consists of three major components: red LED light strip, casing, and nylon tourniquet/support strap. The device is strapped to the arm so that the insertion point, usually the inside of the elbow, is framed by the casing. Once the device is placed on and the tourniquet strap is altered to the correct pressure, the lights are turned on and the phlebotomist can proceed with the blood draw. Red light technology is an upcoming concept used in many areas in the medical world and we hope to continue expanding its' usages. 


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This team accepts email messages from attendees: 
haddadia@oregonstate.edu