Method and apparatus of increasing venous blood flow to the hand

Details Method and apparatus of increasing venous blood flow to the hand Method and apparatus of increasing venous blood flow to the hand

1996-03-25

1998-03-17

Nasser, Jr., Robert L.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

126204, A61F 700

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057281424

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for increasing venous blood flow to a human hand is disclosed. The apparatus includes a primary housing having an interior and exterior and a substantially transparent portion, a heating element enclosed in the interior of the primary housing, an opening in the primary housing which permits introduction of a hand into the primary housing, while substantially restricting movement of air between the interior of the primary housing and the exterior of the primary housing, a secondary housing enclosed in the interior of the primary housing, and a control for the heating element. The method includes using the apparatus to heat a patient's hand to permit venepuncture to be performed.

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