Chapter 10 Transcutaneous Oximetry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of a transcutaneous oximetry
A
Wound healing and amputation level determination
2
Q
What does the electrode heat the skin to
A
45 degrees C
3
Q
As oxygen escapees what occurs in the electrolyte solution
A
A chemical reaction
4
Q
Electrode converts chemical reactions to a what
A
Current reading
5
Q
The current reading is converted to a pO2 reading in
A
mmHg
6
Q
After manual calibration it takes how long to obtain pO2 reading
A
15-20 minutes
7
Q
Healing should occur with a pO2 reading of
A
70-80 mmHg
8
Q
What is the mmHg for borderline healing
A
30-40
9
Q
What is the non healing value
A
10-15 mmHg
