Why the study?
Does external leg compression induce a reflex increase in blood pressure mediated by muscle afferent nerves in healthy subjects?
Population
14 healthy subjects
Comparison
External leg compression using an anti-shock… vs Baseline, responses after epidural anaesthesia…
Design
Other
Authors
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Supports muscle afferent reflex pressor response to leg compression in healthy subjects; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does external leg compression induce a reflex increase in blood pressure mediated by muscle afferent nerves in healthy subjects?
External compression of the legs increases mean arterial pressure via a reflex mechanism mediated by muscle afferent nerves, dependent on intramuscular pressure and compressed muscle mass.
Williamson et al. (1994) studied this question.
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