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CE Home > Critical Care Nursing > CE226-60 Gastric Tonometry: Early Warning of Tissue Hypoperfusion
Advanced Practice Course
CE226-60d · 1.0 hr
Gastric Tonometry: Early Warning of Tissue Hypoperfusion
Authors: Daria C. Ruffolo, Ruffolo, RN, MSN, CS, CCRN, ACNP, TNS, TNCC & M. Roseann Cannon, CRNA, MHS

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Objectives

The goal of this program is to enhance nurses’ understanding of monitoring tissue perfusion through the use of gastric tonometry. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • Define the role of the gut as a monitor for early, accurate warning of tissue
  • Identify traditional methods used to monitor tissue perfusion.
  • Describe physiological underpinnings of gastric tonometry and its technical limitations related to accuracy of measurements
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