Intragastric pH measurement using a novel disposable sensor

Intensive Care Med. 1988;14(3):232-5. doi: 10.1007/BF00717996.

Abstract

An unique disposable pH sensor molded into the end of a nasogastric tube was tested in twelve healthy human volunteers. A Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rs) of 0.90 was observed for the sensor and an indwelling miniature glass membrane electrode. The sensor did not correlate as well with aspirated stomach fluid (rs = 0.68). No sensor calibration was necessary and the sensors measured +/- 0.1 pH in laboratory pH buffers before and after the clinical study. Both bare and shielded disposable sensors closely agreed with a shielded miniature glass electrode.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Disposable Equipment
  • Electrodes
  • Female
  • Gastric Acidity Determination / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration*
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / instrumentation*
  • Male
  • Microelectrodes