VORRICHTUNG ZUM PERKUTANEN MESSEN DES SAUERSTOFFGEHALTES MITTELS BEOBACHTUNG DER PHOSPHORESZENZ

摘要

Apparatus and method for measuring tissue oxygenation using oxygen dependent quenching phosphorescence. The apparatus comprises a phosphorescent probe applied to the surface of the skin; an oxygen impermeable film placed over the probe and the apparatus; a light excitation means for exciting the probe; a heating element for heating the probe; and an analyzer circuit for analyzing the output.