Laser doppler

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Non-invasive method for recording cutaneous microvascular dynamics. Light source: helium-neon laser (632.8 nm). The frequency shift of the laser light is measured on moving particles (erythrocytes). The laser Doppler flux corresponds to the relative measure of the microvascular flux and allows the assessment of the cutaneous microcirculation in clinical application.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020