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Published on: December 8, 2010
Evaluation of systemic vasoconstriction and prognosis using thermography: a systematic review
R O Jensen1, Rsl Lo2, J G Kellett3
1MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Purpose:
This systematic review investigates whether infrared thermography (IRT) can measure systemic vasoconstriction and addresses the value of IRT in assessing circulatory deficiency and prognoses.
Methods:
Design was based on the PRISMA criteria and a systematic search of 6 databases was performed.
Results:
Of 3,198 records, five articles were included. Three clinical studies were identified; two found significant correlations between IRT obtained temperatures and mortality. An experimental study found an association between peripheral temperature and stroke volume. An animal study found that central-peripheral temperature differences correlated with shock index, mean arterial pressure, and disease progression.
Conclusions:
Data from the most valid study suggests that central-peripheral temperature differences should be investigated further, both on its own, and integrated with other variables.
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