USE OF ORP FOR CHARACTERIZING STROKE PATIENTS

摘要

Methods and systems for measuring and using the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of a biological sample are provided. Also provided are methods of characterizing an individual who has suffered a stroke by measuring the ORP of a biological sample. The disclosed methods can be used to characterize the individual with regard to their likelihood of survival, severity of the stroke and their estimated length of stay in a medical facility.