Objective: The utilization of infrared and near-infrared light to exploit the absorptive qualities of hemoglobin through trans-illumination of peripheral vessels has previously been hypothesized and recently developed as a means for improved vascular access. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of this technology in assisting with arterial blood gas sampling in the emergency setting.
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Matthew R. Dunn (2005) studied this question.