TcPO2
TcPO2 or transcutaneous oximetry is a noninvasive test that can be done to determine the amount of pressure of oxygen at a specific area of skin on the surface of the body
Indications for TcPO2
• Assessing wound healing potential
• Screening for vascular disease and/or assessing the success of revascularization
• Predicting amputation level
• Predicting the benefit of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Interpreting the results of a tcPO2:
• tcp02 > 70 mmHg normal value
• tcpO2 < 40 mmHg impaired wound healing
• tcp02 < 30 mmHg critical limb ischemia
Low values of tcpO2 (< 40 mmHg):
• High altitude
• Pulmonary disease
• Heart failure
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Oedema
• Inflammation
Gregory Weir Vascular Surgery
Vascular & Hyperbaric Unit
Life eugene Marais hospital
The purpose of this web site is to offer Dr Weir’s patients and their families access to information regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy, wound care and vascular disease in general as well as specific information on certain disease processes. The information on this site does not necessarily apply to all patients with the same diagnosis. If you are not a patient of Dr Weir, please do not regard the information on this website as a substitute for a thorough assessment by a qualified Vascular Surgeon. If in doubt, consult your doctor.