Does the application of Opsite⋄ Flexigrid⋄ occlude the oxygen saturation readings in healthy individuals using the moorVMS-OXY machine?
A BeaumontL McSorleyM MatthewsK MooneesawmyL LittleRachel ForssPublished in: Journal of foot and ankle research (2020)
The results imply that one layer of Opsite Flexigrid is a suitable protective barrier to use when establishing capillary bed oxygen perfusion with the MoorVMS-OXY. However, the application of two Opsite Flexigrid layers, to prevent skin stripping, decreases the recorded values of oxygen saturation percentages significantly, therefore providing inaccurate results. Indicating that a double layer cannot be used over ulceration sites if measuring oxygen levels at the wound bed.