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    SAQ donates urgent medical equipment to Kandy National Hospital – By Jagath Vithanage Source: Dæhæna – Monthly e-Newsletter The Sinhala Association of Queensland (SAQ) recently donated urgent medical equipment to the cancer ward of Kandy National Hospital. After consulting with the senior management and senior medical staff of the hospital, SAQ identified that an instrument named “VeinViewer” is a priority need for the hospital. This instrument was a pivotal need for nurses working with cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment. They face severe challenge detecting veins for cannulation or infusion of such patients who are often subjected to multiple jabs causing severe discomfort. In some situations, quick identification of the veins for infusion is critical and it can be the difference between life and death. This instrument projects near-infrared light to patient’s skin which is absorbed by blood and reflected by surrounding tissue. The information is captured, ...