Optical Probe Monitors Shock Non-Invasively

Aug-22-15 An optical probe able to diagnose shock from hemorrhages without a blood draw could offer a faster, non-invasive way to monitor a patient’s recovery.

The handheld device, developed by researchers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, uses a pair of near-infrared detectors and LED light to measure the oxygen saturation in the tissue surrounding the internal jugular vein. An ultrasound guidance system ensures the device is placed in the correct location. In tests on actual patients suffering from shock, the probe proved as effective at monitoring shock as conventional methods.

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