Monitoring of pH and PCO2 in children using the Paratrend 7 in a peripheral vein

• Published in: Canadian journal of anesthesia Vol. 45; no. 1; p. 81
• Main Authors: Tobias, J D, Meyer, Jr, D J, Helikson, M A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.1998
• Subjects: Adolescent; Arteries; Bias; Carbon Dioxide - blood; Catheterization, Peripheral - instrumentation; Catheters, Indwelling; Child; Child, Preschool; Critical Care; Female; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Infant; Linear Models; Male; Monitoring, Physiologic - instrumentation; Prospective Studies; Respiratory Insufficiency - blood; Sensitivity and Specificity; Veins

To determine the accuracy of the Paratrend 7 monitor inserted into a peripheral vein in providing continuous measurements of PCO2 and pH in children with respiratory failure. In a prospective, case series at a University based PICU in a tertiary referral hospital and following informed consent, the...