Tcpo2 site selection
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This document provides information and instructions for selecting measurement sites and preparing skin for tcpO2 monitoring using PeriFlux 6000. It recommends that physicians select sites and advises avoiding sharply curved anatomy, bony prominences, large vessels, calloused skin, heavy edema and infected areas. The steps for site preparation and electrode fixation are outlined, which include removing hair, blotting with tape until clean, wiping with alcohol, aligning and securing the electrode and fixation ring. Photos should be taken and sites marked or labeled. Example comments are provided for different clinical situations.
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Tcpo2 site selection
- 1. tcpO2 Site Selection PeriFlux 6000 | tcpO2 made intelligent
- 2. Disclaimer The information contained in this document is intended to provide general information only. It is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, medical advice. Under no circumstances is the information contained in this document to be interpreted as a recommendation for a particular treatment for specific individuals. In all cases it is recommended that clinicians perform their own interpretations of data in conjunction with the clinical assessment of their patient. Due to Perimeds commitment to continuous improvement of our products, all specifications are subject to change without notice. All information and content in this document is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Users are prohibited from modifying, copying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, publishing, selling, licensing, creating derivative works, or using any information available in or through the document for commercial or public purposes. All responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the material in this document is specifically disclaimed.
- 3. Calibration tcpO2 Site Selection Electrode Maintenance Interpreting Curves and Results
- 4. Site Selection Physician should be selecting sites Avoid the following: Sharply curved anatomy Bony prominences Large superficial vessels Plantar surface of the foot Calloused skin Heavy edema Infected and inflamed areas
- 5. Site Preparation 1. Remove hair from area (if necessary) 2. Blot with medical tape Change tape and repeat until tape appears clean 3. Wipe with alcohol Clean site carefully before attaching of fixation rings!
- 6. Electrode Fixation 4. Align electrode arrow with tab 6. Secure cable with tape 5. 村 turn clockwise align arrow with line 2. Attach fixation ring and adhere firmly 3. Four drops of contact liquid 1. Choose TC 550 (normal) or TC 555 Extra Strength Adhesive
- 7. Take a Photo and Indicate Sites Mark sites using handle Name channels Tap and browse to photo or choose image
- 8. Site Selection - Comments Fixation ring Wound Example Comment Patient without a wound Preferably place electrodes as distal as possible (for example close to the big toe). tcpO2 will provide a general measure of the microcirculatory status at the measuring site. This is particularly useful in patients with diabetes and CLI in addition to macrovascular tests such as ABI and toe pressure. Patient with a wound Place electrodes surrounding the wound, both distal and proximal. A mean of several tcpO2 values is a better predictor of wound healing potential than single site values. Amputation level selection Place electrodes at different suggested levels to be able to decide the optimal amputation level. Reference site Place an electrode on the contralateral side as a reference/control. If possible, rule out arterial hypoxemia with pulse oximetry. CLI = Critical Limb Ischemia
- 9. Electrode Fixation - Comments But when it looks like this suspect electrode leakage. Check attachment of the fixation ring! Typical data
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