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Review
. 2010 Apr;26(4):419-30.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-009-1037-x.

The physiology behind direct brain oxygen monitors and practical aspects of their use

Eileen Maloney-Wilensky  1 , Peter Le Roux
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Review

The physiology behind direct brain oxygen monitors and practical aspects of their use

Eileen Maloney-Wilensky et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

Introduction: Secondary neuronal injury is implicated in poor outcome after acute neurological insults. Outcome can be improved with protocol-driven therapy. These therapies have largely been based on monitoring and control of intracranial pressure and the maintenance of an adequate cerebral perfusion pressure.

Discussion: In recent years, brain tissue oxygen partial pressure (PbtO2) monitoring has emerged as a clinically useful modality and a complement to intracranial pressure monitors. This review examines the physiology of PbtO2 monitors and practical aspects of their use.

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