Infrascanner Detects Brain Trauma At the Scene of Accidents

A portable wand that uses Near-Infrared (NIR) technology can detect hemorrhaging in the brain and help medical professionals assess if a person needs a CT scan or surgery.

The Infrascanner Model 2000 looks like a large remote control and can be held against the head to determine if a person might have brain hemorrhaging. The device can spot the difference between normal brain tissue and hematomas using infrared light absorption. It doesn't take the place of CT scans, but can be used to monitor head trauma patients or assess people at the scene of an accident.

The device was recently approved by the FDA for military and civilian use.

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