Non-invasive monitoring of mitochondrial oxygenation and respiration in critical illness using a novel technique

textabstractIntroduction: Although mitochondrial dysfunction is proposed to be involved in the pathophysiology of sepsis, conflicting results are reported. Variation in methods used to assess mitochondrial function might contribute to this controversy. A non-invasive method for monitoring mitochondrial function might help overcome this limitation. Therefore, this study explores the possibility o