Authors' recommendations: None of the sources examined made a direct comparison of T-Stat with other valid technologies or techniques. The studies offer only low level evidence for the effectiveness of this technology. However, T-stat was demonstrated to be easily used for precise measurements of tissue oxygenation in a variety of settings. In particular, it may offer a diagnostic advantage over the subjective judgement routinely used to assess localised tissue oxygen levels intra-operatively, thereby reducing the risk of unmanaged ischaemia during surgical procedures. Larger studies with more attention to clinical outcomes are still required.There is a clear need for effective monitoring of tissue oxygen saturation in potentially ischaemic patients across a variety of clinical settings. T-Stat is a technology which shows promise for a number of clinical applications over conventional subjective methods of discerning signs of ischaemia, but comparative studies with alternative devices used in tissue oximetry are lacking. Larger studies with higher levels of evidence are necessary to further validate the clinical value of T-Stat. HealthPACT have therefore recommended that this technology be monitored for further information in 24-months.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2010

URL for published report: Not Available

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Australia

Organisation Name: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment

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