The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · May 2000
Continuous pH and Pco2 monitoring during respiratory failure in children with the Paratrend 7 inserted into the peripheral venous system.
The Paratrend monitor provides continuous arterial blood gas monitoring after insertion through a >/=20-gauge arterial cannula. ⋯ Inserted through a peripheral intravenous cannula, the Paratrend monitor can be used to provide an accurate estimation of arterial blood gas values in children with respiratory failure.