To evaluate patency of the palmar arch; asses for adequate perfusion to the hand if radial artery harvested or used for dialysis access.
Allen test
Adequate blood of palmar arch
Allen test
Reappearance of the normal color to indicate the ulnar artery is providing flow to the palmar arch
Normal
PPG documents pulsations during compression
Normal
Color does not reappear to indicate: an ulnar artery occlusion or palmar arch obstruction
Abnormal
PPG documents loss of pulsations during compression.
Abnormal