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MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
Volume 29, Issue 3, Pages 291-297Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2006.03.010
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transcutaneous oxygen; polyelectrolyte; screen-printed
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Transcutaneous blood gas monitoring is a non-invasive measurement technique for obtaining fast and relatively accurate responses to cetermine the respiratory conditions of patients. In this investigation, a screen-printed, disposable, transcutaneous oxygen sensor based on the working principle of amperometry, incorporates an integral heating element to enhance transcutaneous diffusion of blood gases typically at 44 degrees C. A Clark cell configuration is employed with gold working and counter electrodes and a silver/silver chloride reference electrode. Two different types of electrolytes namely potassium nitrate gel and polyelectrolyte (Nafion (R)) have been studied under laboratory test conditions. A fully computer-controlled gas testing rig has been constructed to automate the varying of oxygen levels. Linear relationships have been established with an averaged sensitivity level of 0.029 mu A/mmHg. In addition, a brief pilot clinical trial involving a fully grown human subject has been carried out alongside a commercial transcutaneous blood gas analyser. The investigations have shown that although the measured. signals are weaker than those obtained from the laboratory test, the thick film sensor displays a repeatable and linear relationship when correlating with the commercial system. This study has greatly contributed towards the understanding for the suitability of the materials in achieving a viable, low-cost biomedical sensor. (c) 2006 IPEM. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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