Method and apparatus of increasing venous blood flow to the hand

摘要

An apparatus and method for increasing venous blood flow to a human hand is disclosed. The apparatus includes a primary housing having an interior and exterior and a substantially transparent portion, a heating element enclosed in the interior of the primary housing, an opening in the primary housing which permits introduction of a hand into the primary housing, while substantially restricting movement of air between the interior of the primary housing and the exterior of the primary housing, a secondary housing enclosed in the interior of the primary housing, and a control for the heating element. The method includes using the apparatus to heat a patient's hand to permit venepuncture to be performed.