NOTTINGHAM medical firm, Olberon Ltd, has secured a five-figure loan to help manage the disruption caused by the coronavirus. The finance was provided by First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, supported by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Olberon was founded in 2005 by radiologist Dr Arash Bakhtyari and develops specialist medical devices that improve intravenous accessibility and help with ear and nose proce

Difficulty in cannulation is a common problem* occurring approximately on 30% of occasions when cannulation is attempted. This can create a traumatic experience and stress for patients and practitioners. Olberon Ltd has found a solution and designed the Vacuderm, the world’s only patented vein inflator and tourniquet, with a dome which is designed to pump and inflate the vein to make cannulation easier. It is a single-use smart tourniquet for cases of difficult veins. Its key