Weekend Science and Tech
You may have seen this before. But it is worth the reminder. This is our pick for Weekend Science and Tech. It fits our criteria nicely as a practical and expected low priced solution that is comparitively simple for saving lives.
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Scanner spots deadly blood clots
By Fergus Walsh
BBC News, Medical correspondentA hand-held scanner has been invented which can detect serious brain injuries.
The device, called an “infrascanner”, can spot blood clots on the surface of the brain known as haematomas, which can lead to death or disability if left untreated. It is being tested in India, but if successful it could have benefits for patients anywhere.
First Handheld Brain Hemotoma Detector
New handheld design saves lives.
InfraScanner/24-7PressRelease/ - PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 05, 2006 - Bresslergroup (http://www.bresslergroup.com) recently completed the design of the Infrascanner , handheld brain hemotoma detector. This non-invasive handheld imaging device uses near infrared (NIR) technology for the rapid detection of hematoma, or bleeding in the brain.
While CAT Scans (CT) are currently the diagnostic standard for hematomas, many head trauma patients do not quickly receive a CT scan due to availability issues. One of Bresslergroup’s largest contributions was helping InfraScan, Inc. (http://www.infrascanner.com) better understand their diverse user group. Through research, Bresslergroup determined a list of user needs by examining and role playing use scenarios in such differing environments as the scene of an accident, hospital emergency rooms / ICU units, and military applications. The Infrascanner addresses this unmet medical need for a simple, low-cost, accurate hematoma detection device for use in a variety of settings.