Reliability of transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement on the back of the hand and complex regional pain syndrome after stroke

2004 ◽  
Vol 85 (7) ◽  
pp. 1102-1105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Christophe Daviet ◽  
Pierre Dudognon ◽  
Pierre-Marie Preux ◽  
Isabelle Rebeyrotte ◽  
Philippe Lacroix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ◽  
Oxygen Tension ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension Measurement

scholarly journals Applicability of Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension Measurement in the Assessment of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

Angiology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Leenstra ◽  
Joep Wijnand ◽  
Bart Verhoeven ◽  
Olivier Koning ◽  
Martin Teraa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Tension ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension ◽  
Ischemic Lesion ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen ◽  
Measurement Variation ◽  
Reference Probe ◽  
Probe Placement ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension Measurement

Transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement (TcPO2) is widely applied for the evaluation of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Nevertheless, studies that focused on the clinical value of TcPO2 have shown varying results. We identified factors that potentially play a role in TcPO2 measurement variation such as probe placement, probe temperature, and the use of a reference probe. In this review of the current literature, we assessed the application of these factors. A systematic search was conducted. Parameters that were assessed were probe placement, probe temperature, and mentioning and/or use of a reference probe. In total, 36 articles were eligible for analysis. In 24 (67%) studies, probes were placed on specific anatomical locations. Seven (19%) studies placed probes, regardless of the location of the ulcer, adjacent to an ischemic lesion or ulcer (perilesion). Selected temperature setting of the probe differed; in 18 (50%), a default probe temperature of 44°C was selected, and in 13 (36%), a different temperature was selected. In 31 (84%) studies, the use of a reference probe was not reported. Transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement is applied diversely in patients with CLTI. Homogeneity in TcPO2 protocols is warranted for reliable clinical application and to compare future TcPO2 research.

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