Angiology

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is Nationwide Leader With Breakthrough VeinViewer Imaging System by Luminetx

Published in Managed Care Business Week, March 6th, 2007

Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the first healthcare system in the world to implement the VeinViewer(TM) by Luminetx at multiple sites. The health system plans to have nine devices in its seven Memphis area hospital locations. Some are already in place.

VeinViewer is a vein-contrast enhancement device that uses an infra-red camera to highlight blood and projects the image onto the skin. With this device, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals can find veins easily and avoid multiple needle sticks to patients.

"The VeinViewer is a revolutionary technology that will greatly enhance patient care, safety and comfort," said...

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Source: Managed Care Business Week (2007-03-06)

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