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Topical agent for transcutaneous measurement of partial pressure of oxygen

US4488557A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1984
Grant dateDec 18, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/38
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for treating skin for assisting transcutaneous measurement of arterial partial pressure of oxygen. The method involves applying topically 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone to the area of skin over which the partial pressure of oxygen is to be measured.

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