Cold stress and the cold pressor test | Advances in ...
journals.physiology.org › doi › fullMar 01, 2013 · Temperature and other environmental stressors are known to affect blood pressure and heart rate. In this activity, students perform the cold pressor test, demonstrating increased blood pressure during a 1- to 2-min immersion of one hand in ice water. The cold pressor test is used clinically to evaluate autonomic and left ventricular function. This activity is easily adapted to an inquiry ...
Imaging-guided Injection Techniques with Fluoroscopy and CT ...
pubs.rsna.org › doi › fullJul 01, 2001 · Local spinal pain and radiculopathy are common conditions that debilitate millions of Americans annually. Most cases are successfully treated conservatively with rest or physical therapy. Chiropractic manipulation or, in some cases, surgery may also be performed. Percutaneous injection has been used for spinal pain management for many years, but many of these procedures have historically been ...