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December 1998
Learning how to use transcutaneous monitors
The use of transcutaneous equipment is an essential element in the daily monitoring of neonates. To ensure reliable results and as little discomfort to neonates as possible, new staff members must be trained thoroughly. Nurse Åse Hansen, from the Copenhagen County Hosital, runs through the basic elements of staff...
Blood gases/acid-base
Neonatology
Article
December 1997
Transcutaneous monitoring of pO2 in hyperbaric medicine
Transcutaneous oxygen measurements play an important role in the evaluation and management of problem wounds. No precise threshold or target values exist for the prediction of outcome, and it is quite possible that each wound will have highly individualized oxygen dose requirements.
Correction of ambient dermal oxygen ...
Blood gases/acid-base
Hemoglobins
Article
December 1997
Transcutaneous monitoring of pO2 in the assessment of peripheral vascular disease
There are several diagnostic approaches to identify and quantify different types of vascular disease. However, these methods usually do not reflect the condition of the cutaneous circulation.
Because transcutaneous oxygen reveals the status of cutaneous circulation, it has been shown to be a powerful diagnostic tool ...
Blood gases/acid-base
Hemoglobins
Article
December 1997
The roles of transcutaneous carbon dioxide measurement in a respiratory support center
Transcutaneous monitoring of carbon dioxide plays an important role during short-term and long-term treatments for ventilatory failure.
Progress during short-term treatments can be judged through tcpCO2 recordings - especially to avoid crash reintubation of patients who have been weaned off invasive ventilation....
Blood gases/acid-base
Kidneys/fluids
Article
December 1997
Can transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide tensions reflect arterial levels during exercise testing?
This lab study shows that transcutaneous values can closely follow changes in arterial blood gas by using an electrode temperature of 45 °C to monitor exercise with gradual workload.
Blood gases/acid-base
Hemoglobins