Exam Preview for 1792: Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring for Neon

Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring for Neonates and Pediatric Patients

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1. All of the following are indications for transcutaneous monitoring, except: Patients who lack arterial access. Patients needing continuous oxygen, and carbon dioxide monitoring with minimum blood draws. To evaluate tissue perfusion status Indicated for intubation
2. When is transcutaneous monitoring contraindicated? In children and neonates with poor skin integrity For diagnosis and therapeutic assessment For use in wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to monitor critical limb ischemia Used as a marker for hypoperfusion and mortality
3. The heat applied to the skin will increase the metabolic rate by what percentage? 0-1% 2-2.5% 4-5% 8-10%
4. What is the preferred location for transcutaneous sensor placement? Upper chest Buttock Upper thigh Cheeks
5. What is an example of an expected outcome during transcutaneous monitoring? Skin breakdown, erythema, burns, or blisters are expected Continuous monitoring with accurate measurements of PtCo2 and or PtcCo2 for trending is expected Allergic skin reaction to adhesive Inability to obtain accurate measurements