There have been many tests carried out to ensure the benefits of the Vacuderm have been design to work effectively and in a reliable way, such as using test rigs and material exploration. The most recent investigation of the efficacy of the Vacuderm has been trialled at Nottingham Trent University by PhD student Mrs. Maryam Asrar, along with her supervisor; Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh Arm without Vacuderm applied vs. Arm with Vacuderm (Above) The investigators began the experiement by used infrared imaging to test the visibility veins using the Vacuderm. The images below show the FLIR E25 thermal camera capturing infrared imaging of a subject’s veins after cold stimulation (Emphasises the vis
Venous access is the most common method of accessing the vein to introduce medication, sample blood (phlebotomy) and for ongoing procedures such as chemotherapy. It is a fundamental intravenous method used fundamentally where a needle is inserted into the vein and is imperative for saving lives, in particularly within A&E departments and for those needing immediate care. Venous access is used worldwide, with 859 million cannula used per annum (24.9 million in the UK, 321.5 million across Europe and 350 million in America) and the issues that arise with cannulation are universal. US television presenter Jimmy Kimmel recently opened up about his newborn son's heart condition (with a heartfelt
