From: Peristaltic Pneumatic Compression of the Legs Reduces Fluid Demand and Improves Hemodynamic Stability during Surgery:A Randomized, Prospective Study Anesthes. 2011;114(3):536-544. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e31820c3973 Figure Legend: ) To maintain blinding, cuffs were placed next to the patient's legs (placebo compression) or attached correctly. In both cases, the patient's legs were covered with drapes placed on a frame. The compression device was activated and run continuously from induction of general anesthesia to wound closure. Date of download: 11/10/2017 Copyright © 2017 American Society of Anesthesiologists. All rights reserved.