What Type of Electrode Is Used by a Transcutaneous Partial

question 5

Multiple Choice

What type of electrode is used by a transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (PtcO₂) device?

• A) Galvanic
• B) Polarographic
• C) Paramagnetic
• D) Stow-Severinghaus

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