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A Hand-held, Portable Robotic Device for Automated Venipuncture.

Award Number: F31HL149219
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/25/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/24/2022

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A Hand-held, Portable Robotic Device for Automated Venipuncture. - Abstract Venipuncture, the process of obtaining intravenous access for either catheter placements or blood sampling, is one of the most standard clinical procedure performed worldwide. It is also the leading cause of both patient and practitioner injury in healthcare facilities. This is because successfully identifying and cannulating veins relies heavily on clinician expertise and patient physiology, where non-visible, non-palpable, or rolling veins create challenges for clinicians to quickly and safely obtain venous access. My thesis project is involved with the development of an ultrasound image-guided hand-held device for safely and efficiently obtaining venous access in patients. The device works by using ultrasound imaging to identify vessels for cannulation in order to robotically guide an attached needle safely to the vein center, all comprised within a hand-held, easy to use portable device. The proposed research here involves the development of the hand-held device, including 1) development of a puncture prediction software for assuring first-stick accuracy and 2) development of the hand-held robotic device for portable use and performing catheter insertions. The outcome of this work will be the groundwork for a hand- held automated venipuncture device for safe, quick, and simple venous access. Our hypothesis is that a device utilizing ultrasound image guidance and robotic needle placement will increase first-stick accuracy and safety for patients while simplifying the entire venipuncture process and reducing procedure time for clinicians.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = -$2,298 )
2023	2021	RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY	3 RUTGERS PLZ	NEW BRUNSWICK	NJ	08901	MIDDLESEX	USA	Blood Diseases and Resources Research	000	2	6/20/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$2,298
														Subtotal = -$2,298

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $35,045 )
2021	2021	RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY	3 RUTGERS PLZA	NEW BRUNSWICK	NJ	08901	MIDDLESEX	USA	Blood Diseases and Resources Research	000	2	8/27/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$35,045
														Subtotal = $35,045

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $34,529 )
2020	2020	RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY	3 RUTGERS PLZA	NEW BRUNSWICK	NJ	08901	MIDDLESEX	USA	Blood Diseases and Resources Research	000	1	7/28/2020	NEW	$34,529
														Subtotal = $34,529

Grand Total All Awards = $67,276

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A Hand-held, Portable Robotic Device for Automated Venipuncture.

Award Number: F31HL149219

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/25/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/24/2022

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