The physiology behind direct brain oxygen monitors and practical aspects of their use.

Eileen Maloney-Wilensky, Peter Le Roux
Author Information
  1. Eileen Maloney-Wilensky: Clinical Research Division, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, 330 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Secondary neuronal injury is implicated in poor outcome after acute neurological insults. Outcome can be improved with protocol-driven therapy. These therapies have largely been based on monitoring and control of intracranial pressure and the maintenance of an adequate cerebral perfusion pressure.
DISCUSSION: In recent years, brain tissue oxygen partial pressure (PbtO2) monitoring has emerged as a clinically useful modality and a complement to intracranial pressure monitors. This review examines the physiology of PbtO2 monitors and practical aspects of their use.

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MeSH Term

Adult
Animals
Brain
Brain Injuries
Child
Humans
Monitoring, Physiologic
Oxygen
Partial Pressure

Chemicals

Oxygen

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