抄録
A flow through system with ion selective electrodes for the measurement of the blood potassium ion and hydrogen exponent (pH) continuously during cardiopulmonary bypass in human open heart surgery is described. Potassium concentrations obtained with this method agree well with the ones determined by flame photometry and pH values correspond well with those made by blood gas analyzer (AVL). The time delay in measurement with this system is relatively long (1min. 45sec.) but will be shortened in the future. Continuous monitoring of these important parameters can help reduce metabolic derangements during cardiopulmonary bypass and make post bypass management easier.