Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Photoplethysmography

Plethysmographic determination in which the intensity of light reflected from the skin surface and the red cells below is measured to determine the blood volume of the respective area. There are two types, transmission and reflectance.

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Abstract

Plethysmographic determination in which the intensity of light reflected from the skin surface and the red cells below is measured to determine the blood volume of the respective area. There are two types, transmission and reflectance.

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  • Light Reflection Rheography
  • Photoreflexometry
  • Rheography, Light Reflection
  • Light Reflection Rheographies
  • Photoplethysmographies
  • Photoreflexometries
  • Rheographies, Light Reflection

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, drug effects, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Plethysmography (1966-1992)

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  1. E01w.370.370w.610.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Photoplethysmography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017156. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017156
  2. Photoplethysmography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoplethysmogram
  3. Photoplethysmography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7187885