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TcPCO2

TcPCO2 Definition & Meaning
TcPCO2 Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term TcPCO2?

The noninvasive measurement or determination of the partial pressure (tension) of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide locally in the capillaries of a tissue by the application to the skin of a special set of electrodes. These electrodes contain photoelectric sensors capable of picking up the specific wavelengths of radiation emitted by oxygenated versus reduced hemoglobin.

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