Key result
Cold-induced vasodilation test scores showed no systematic relationship with the incidence, rate, or type of subsequent peripheral cold injuries among soldiers deployed to the Arctic.
Why the study?
Does a cold-induced vasodilation test predict subsequent peripheral cold injuries in soldiers deployed to a cold environment?
Cohort (n=113)
Does a cold-induced vasodilation test predict subsequent peripheral cold injuries in soldiers deployed to a cold environment?
The cold-induced vasodilation test does not predict subsequent peripheral cold injuries in a military deployment setting, suggesting other factors like clothing and training are more important.
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CIVD testing should not yet guide soldier deployment; leaves open its predictive value for cold injury beyond known risks.
Sullivan‐Kwantes et al. (2019) conducted a cohort in Peripheral cold injuries (n=113). Cold-induced vasodilation (CIVD) test was evaluated on Incidence and rates/types of subsequent peripheral cold injuries. Cold-induced vasodilation test scores showed no systematic relationship with the incidence, rate, or type of subsequent peripheral cold injuries among soldiers deployed to the Arctic.