Effect of Elastic Compression Stocking (ECS) on Leg Veins During 2G Centrifugation
Abstract
Objective: evaluate the calf vein response to hypergravity, and check the efficiency of elastic compression stocking (ECS) in preventing their distension. Method: Tibial (Tib csa) and Gastrocnemius (Gast csa) vein cross section area were investigated by echography. The subject was submitted to (a) 10 min stand test (ST), (b) 2G centrifugation for 2 min, (c) 10 min ST, with and without ECS. Results: Centrifugation at 2G induced a higher vein distension for both Gast and Tib vein compare to ST. At 2G centrifugation, ECS reduced the amplitude of the csa increase and limited the max vein csa to the ST value without ECS.
- Publication:
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Life in Space for Life on Earth
- Pub Date:
- June 2008
- Bibcode:
- 2008ESASP.663E.109A