title: Optical measurements of tissue oxygen saturation in lower limb wound healing.
abstract: This review has highlighted the role of oxygen in wound healing and in the mechanism of preventing infection. Optical measurements of tissue SO2 in wounds can provide valuable information, not only about the inflammatory state of the wound, but also about healing potential in ulcers and critical limb ischaemia. The technique is fast, non-invasive and can be used without the necessity for contact with the skin.
authors.affiliation: Regional Medical Physics Department, Durham Unit, University Hospital of North Durham, North Road, Durham DH1 5TW, UK.
authors.forename: David K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D017078:Laser-Doppler Flowmetry; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000378:metabolism*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism*; D010101:Oxygen Consumption / Q000502:physiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen