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The alteration of blood flow in the skin and subcutaneous tissue due to mechanical loading is of great importance in the prevention of decubitus ulcers. A technique is described for assessing changes in blood content optically. The results indicate that such changes occur after loading even though the deformation is maintained constant.
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© 1976 Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde
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Barbenel, J.C., Gibson, F., Turnbull, F. (1976). Optical Assessment of Skin Blood Content and Oxygenation. In: Kenedi, R.M., Cowden, J.M. (eds) Bed Sore Biomechanics. Strathclyde Bioengineering Seminars. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02492-6_12
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