Does 5-minute cuff occlusion pose any risk to the subject?
A19. Numerous studies have used 5-minute cuff occlusion and reported no significant problems. However, it is recommended that VENDYS testing be aborted if the subject complains of excessive pain or discomfort. In our studies involving over 1500 subjects, only one subject experienced this problem. In some subjects, mild skin bruising occurs at the cuff site.
