What Is the Purpose of Transcutaneous Monitoring

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of transcutaneous monitoring

• A)Industry standard for assessment of pH, PaO₂, PaCO₂, and HCo₃
• B)Accurate, simple, and noninvasive method of measuring SaO₂
• C)Electrochemically measures the skin-surface PO₂ and PCO₂ by heating localized area of the skin to induce hyperperfusion
• D)Is of no clinical use and used in lieu of arterial blood gases

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Definitions:

Pruritus

An uncomfortable, irritating sensation that leads to the desire to scratch, commonly referred to as itchiness.

Mastoiditis

An infection of the mastoid bone in the skull, typically resulting from untreated or inadequately treated middle ear infections.

Labyrinthitis

An inner ear disorder that causes inflammation of the inner ear labyrinth, leading to vertigo, hearing loss, and balance issues.

Refractive Disorders

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