Method for continuous conjunctival oxygen monitoring during carotid artery surgery

A new device for measuring conjunctival oxygen tension (PcjO2) was used for intraoperative monitoring during carotid endarterectomy. The PcjO2 measures local tissue oxygenation and, thus, reflects the oxygen delivery to the areas supplied by the internal carotid artery. PcjO2 was found to be sensiti...

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Published inCritical care medicine Vol. 11; no. 12; p. 946
Main Authors Shoemaker, W C, Lawner, P M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1983
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Carotid Artery, Internal - surgery
Conjunctiva - metabolism
Endarterectomy
Humans
Intraoperative Care
Male
Monitoring, Physiologic - instrumentation
Oxygen Consumption
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Summary:A new device for measuring conjunctival oxygen tension (PcjO2) was used for intraoperative monitoring during carotid endarterectomy. The PcjO2 measures local tissue oxygenation and, thus, reflects the oxygen delivery to the areas supplied by the internal carotid artery. PcjO2 was found to be sensitive to manipulation, clamping, and obstruction of the carotid artery; it provided a useful monitoring system for assessment of the cerebral circulation during carotid surgery.
ISSN:0090-3493
DOI:10.1097/00003246-198312000-00010