rheoscreen^® phlebo

rheoscreen® phlebo is a measurement device to directly measure the pressure in peripheral veins. Phlebodynamometry is a specific application of this device that records the pressure levels during and after an examination.

The direct measurement of peripheral venous pressure makes excellent and precise diagnostic information possible. It is possible to evaluate the grade of a venous insufficiency as well as of a venous outflow obstruction. Based on the results, a doctor can decide if a vascular surgery is necessary and if it will have the desired success.

To measure the peripheral venous pressure a needle must be placed into a vein - usually on the back of the foot. The discomfort for the patient is comparable to a common intravenous injection.

The rheoscreen phlebo is usually used to diagnose diseases of peripheral veins, but it has also been used for other applications. For example, it has been used to monitor the intraocular pressure during ocular surgery.

The rheoscreen® phlebo may be used as a stand-alone device together with a small thermo printer for documentation print-outs. It can also be connected to a computer and used together with the rheoscreen software for Windows95/98/NT or MS-DOS to use the strengths of the entire system such as easy patient data storage and handling.

Additionally we offer accessories for mounting the measurement device and the pressure sensor. The following pictures show two sample configurations: stand-alone or integrated into a more complete measurement system. Click on either photo to see a larger image.