Inventors:
Sherwin J. Isenberg - Los Angeles CA, US
Irwin Weiss - Los Angeles CA, US
Assignee:
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - Torrance CA
International Classification:
A61B005/00
Abstract:
A method for monitoring blood/tissue gases, blood pH, and other elements of blood and tissue chemistry is described that uses a sensor tip that is placed adjacent to the conjunctiva of a patient to be monitored. Monitors and sensor using optical fiber sensors for performing the monitoring are also described.