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Barbeau test – Allen ’ s test using pulse oximetry
Barbeau test – Allen’s test using pulse oximetry Allen’s test is often used to assessed the efficacy of collateral circulation in the hand through the superficial and deep palmar arches. It is done prior to radial artery cannulation for pressure monitoring, diagnostic coronary angiography and coronary interventions. Modified version of Allen’s test using pulse oximetry and plethysmography is known as Barbeau test. Initial description of Allen’s test was for the evaluation of patency of the circulation of the hand in  thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger disease) [1]. In the original AllenR...
Source: Cardiophile MD - October 30, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Angiography and Interventions Source Type: blogs