Table 2 Error sources in leg volumetry
From: Water displacement leg volumetry in clinical studies - A discussion of error sources
Methodology |
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• Positioning of patient during resting and examination |
• Room and water temperature |
• Exclusion of superficial venous system with tourniquet |
• Time of investigation |
• Volumetry procedures |
• Centres |
Indication/Patients |
• Cardiovascular co-morbidity or co-medication |
• Other co-medication with volume effects |
• Diagnosis and grade of CVI |