Why the study?
Doppler ultrasound determination of arterial occlusion pressure requires technical expertise, creating a need for a simpler and less subjective methodology for blood flow restriction practitioners.
Does portable pulse oximetry provide reliable arterial occlusion pressure measurements compared to handheld Doppler in young subjects?
Population
Young male and female subjects
Comparison
Pulse oximeter vs handheld Doppler across standing, seated, and supine positions
Authors
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Pulse oximetry may enable accessible AOP measurement in BFR; leaves open validation and safety outcomes in clinical populations.
Does portable pulse oximetry provide reliable arterial occlusion pressure measurements compared to handheld Doppler in young subjects?
Portable pulse oximetry is a reliable, simpler, and more accessible alternative to handheld Doppler for determining arterial occlusion pressure for blood flow restriction.
Lima‐Soares et al. (2022) studied this question.
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