Continuous measurement of arterial oxygenation in mechanically ventilated horses

The possibility of accurately and continuously measuring arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2 ) in horses may facilitate the management of hypoxaemia during general anaesthesia.The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of a novel fibreoptic sensor to measure PaO2 (PaO2Sensor ) continuously and in real time in horses undergoing ventilatory manoeuvres during general anaesthesia.In vivo experimental study.Six adult healthy horses were...