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TcPO₂
Full name: Transcutaneous Oxygen Measurement
A non-invasive measurement of tissue oxygen tension through the skin. Used to assess wound-healing potential and to monitor response to HBOT in diabetic ulcer and radiation injury protocols. Required for CMS reimbursement in US wound-care HBOT.
About TcPO₂
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