Short Introduction
The Blood Flow project originated from the work of Eric Wisotzky (research associate at the Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute) in collaboration with the University of Rostock. The demo aims to represent and visualize blood flow in the skin, pulse, and blood circulation in the body.
Description
The objective of the project is to measure blood flow using a camera. Data will be collected over a period of 10 seconds, providing insights into the blood circulation and pulse of the filmed person. The idea is for the camera to capture the redness of the skin that is invisible to the naked eye, in order to assess blood circulation.
To achieve results, the camera was used in 30 operations where skin flaps were transplanted. 28 skin flaps were successfully transplanted, while 2 were not due to insufficient blood flow, which was clearly visible in the camera images.
Use-Case
The technology can be used in skin and organ transplants, removal of stomach tumors, and in the detection of deep fakes. Unfortunately, the project is not yet applied in everyday medicine, as approvals for medical technologies have a waiting period of 10 to 15 years.