title: Intraarterial vs. transcutaneous PO2 monitoring in newborn infants. Indications and limitations.
abstract: For continuous PO2 monitoring as a valuable diagnostic tool in intensive care of newborn infants two methods are available, namely transcutaneous and intravascular monitoring. Both methods have advantages and limitations, but they are rather complementary than competing. The necessity of these new methods and the clinical implications are described.
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004566:Electrodes; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood*; D010313:Partial Pressure; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen