University of Canterbury

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Standard arterial oxygen monitoring is simple, continous and non-invasive with a pulse oximeter, but can miss rapid tissue oxygen deterioration especially in sepsis, shock, and blood loss. However, there is no way to measure oxygen extration (O2ER) withouth an invasive cather. Therefore a non-invasive neck worn sensor device which simultaneously captures carotid artery and jugular venous pulses, estimating SpO2, SpvO2, and O2ER continuously has been developed. Pilot ICU validation is currently underway in Christchurch Hosptial to callibrate the sensor and assess feasibility and accuracy, supporting earlier intervention, improved outcomes, and reduced admissions and costs.

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