Transcutaneous oxygen measurement
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Transcutaneous oxygen measurement
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Transcutaneous oxygen measurement (TCOM or TcPO2) is a non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen level of the tissue below the skin. Since oxygen is carried by the blood, TCOM can be used as an indirect measure of blood flow to the tissue. Since blood flow is important for wound healing, TCOM is often used to gauge the ability of tissue to effectively heal. To perform the test, one set of electrodes are placed on viable tissue (e.g. the chest) as a control and a second set is placed around the
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2023-04-01T16:38:07Z
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