InSpectra St0

Hutchinson Technologies

Inservice Videos

A quick introduction to microcirculatory tissue oxygenation physiology, identifying appropriate patients to monitor, accurately interpreting an StO2 reading, and device operation.

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Introduction to StO2

Tom Ahrens, DNS, RN, FAAN
Research Scientist
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
Run Time:  9min
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InSpectra StO2 Tissue Oxygenation Monitor (model 650)

Device Operation and Sensor Placement
Run Time:  7min
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InSpectra StO2 Spot Check (model 300)

Device Operation and Clip Placement
Run Time:  7min
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Watch these videos to learn how to use StO2 to assess tissue perfusion and shock.

Clinical Applications

Tom Ahrens, DNS, RN, FAAN
Research Scientist
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri

  As a screening tool, a monitor, or both? (2 min)
  How difficult is it to learn? (3 min)
  What patients would I use it on? (3 min)
  Can I titrate fluid therapy? (1 min)
  What about titrating inotropes? (2 min)
  How about vasopressors? (1 min)
  Does it reduce patient/hospital costs? (4 min)