摘要 |
<p>According to various embodiments, a medical system and method for early detection of shock and/or sepsis may include devices configured to provide information about carbon dioxide and/or pH levels in a patient's tracheal tissue and in a respiratory path. Specifically, a relationship between carbon dioxide and/or pH in the tracheal tissue vs. respiratory gases (e.g., lung gases) may be used to determine if a patient is at risk of developing shock or sepsis. In certain embodiments, if carbon dioxide in the tracheal tissue deviates from end-tidal carbon dioxide, a patient may be experiencing early stages of hypoperfusion associated with shock and/or sepsis.</p> |