Table 1 Statistical summary of measurements performed on four equally prepared flaps in the two pigs.

From: Design and testing of an optical instrument for skin flap monitoring

Probe head

Scenario

Sample size (n)

Baseline noise (std σ)

Indicator variation (mean µ ± std σ)

Hand-held

Arterial occlusion

8

0.2%

− 9.5 ± 2.9%

Venous occlusion

7

0.19%

9.2 ± 3.8%

Adhesive

Arterial occlusion

6

0.21%

− 10.3 ± 1.5%

Venous occlusion

7

0.18%

9.8 ± 2.2%