Near-infrared spectroscopy-derived tissue oxygen saturation in battlefield injuries: a case series report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Near-infrared spectroscopy technology has been utilized to monitor perfusion status in animal models of hemorrhagic shock and in human traumatic injury. To observe the effectiveness of such a device in a combat setting, an FDA-approv...

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Main Authors: Blondet Juan J, Beilman Greg J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/4/1/25