Infrascanner

The Infrascanner is a medical device designed for the rapid detection and assessment of head injuries.

This portable medical device is used for early diagnosis and assists in deciding whether a patient requires a CT scan and neurosurgical intervention. It detects hematomas using near-infrared (NIR) light technology. The presence of intracranial bleeding can be determined within two to three minutes with 90% accuracy. 

The Infrascanner identifies hematomas larger than 3.5 ml, up to a depth of 3.5 cm from the skin’s surface. With its high detection accuracy (88% sensitivity and 90.7% specificity), the Infrascanner can alert to the presence of epidural, subdural, or intracerebral hematomas in a patient through a simple measurement process at 8 locations on the head.

Its design and intuitive configuration ensure that the data obtained during measurements are automatically transferred and stored in the system, where they are accessible for further analysis. 

The Infrascanner is a simple screening tool that can be used both to identify high-risk patients and as an extension of routine neurological examinations. For detecting brain hematomas, the Infrascanner provides a positive or negative result regarding the presence of an intracranial hematoma in the patient. It is effective even when the patient is asymptomatic or unconscious.

Minimal training time is required for proper use of the Infrascanner. It is cost-effective compared to other rapid diagnostic methods, which may be impractical in the field. Based on a physical examination, the Infrascanner quickly and reliably determines whether a patient needs immediate referral for a CT scan.

The Infrascanner operates on a rechargeable battery but can also use standard AA batteries, which is convenient when an electrical power source is unavailable.