Arterya develops the Blood'Up device, which utilizes advanced visualization technology to illuminate arteries and accurately indicate needle insertion points. This solution addresses the high failure rate of arterial punctures, which affects 30% of procedures, by enhancing precision and reducing patient discomfort during blood sampling.
Funding
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Problem
Arterial punctures, a common medical procedure for blood sampling, have a high failure rate, affecting up to 30% of procedures and causing discomfort to millions of patients. Current methods often lack precision, leading to multiple attempts and increased patient distress.
Solution
Arterya's Blood'Up device utilizes advanced visualization technology to enhance the accuracy of arterial punctures. The device illuminates the arteries beneath the skin, providing a clear indication of the optimal needle insertion point. By improving precision, Blood'Up aims to reduce the number of failed attempts, minimize patient discomfort, and streamline the blood sampling process. The device is designed to be reusable and adaptable to various skin types and patient morphologies.
Target Audience
The primary users are healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and phlebotomists, who perform arterial punctures in hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical settings.
Features
- Advanced visualization technology to illuminate arteries beneath the skin.
- Real-time indication of the optimal needle insertion point.
- Reusable design for cost-effectiveness.
- Adaptable to all skin types and patient morphologies.