Developments in laser Doppler blood perfusion monitoring

Martin J. Leahy; Frits F. M. de Mul; Gert E. Nilsson; Roman Maniewski; Adam Liebert

doi:10.1117/12.475841

27 August 2003 Developments in laser Doppler blood perfusion monitoring

Martin J. Leahy, Frits F. M. de Mul, Gert E. Nilsson, Roman Maniewski, Adam Liebert

Proceedings Volume 4876, Opto-Ireland 2002: Optics and Photonics Technologies and Applications; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.475841
Event: OPTO Ireland, 2002, Galway, Ireland

Abstract

This paper reviews the development and use of laser Doppler perfusion monitors and imagers. Despite their great success and almost universal applicability in microcirculation research, they have had great difficulty in converting to widespread clinical application. The enormous interest in microvascular blood perfusion coupled with the 'ease of use' of the technique has led to 2000+ publications citing its use. However, useful results can only be achieved with an understanding of the basic principles of the instrumentation and its application in the various clinical disciplines. The basic technical background is explored and definitions of blood perfusion and laser Doppler perfusion are established. The calibration method is then described together with potential routes to standardisation. A guide to the limitations in application of the technique gives the user a clear indication of what can be achieved in new studies as well as possible inadequacy in some published investigations. Finally some clinical applications have found acceptability and these will be explored.

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Martin J. Leahy, Frits F. M. de Mul, Gert E. Nilsson, Roman Maniewski, and Adam Liebert "Developments in laser Doppler blood perfusion monitoring", Proc. SPIE 4876, Opto-Ireland 2002: Optics and Photonics Technologies and Applications, (27 August 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.475841

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