Current research suggests that the future looks brighter for cerebral oxygenation monitoring in preterm infants. (29th January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kenosi, M; Naulaers, G; Ryan, CA; Dempsey, EM
• Is Part Of: Acta pædiatrica. Volume 104:Number 3(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 225
• Page End: 231
• Publication Date: 2015-01-29
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1111/apa.12906
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0803-5253

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="apa12906-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="apa12906-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>Brain injuries remain a significant problem for preterm infants, despite extensive physiological monitoring. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring in the neonatal intensive care unit has to date remained limited to research activities.</p> </sec> <sec id="apa12906-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>This review highlights the increasing clinical application of NIRS in delivery suites and neonatal units. Four randomised controlled trials incorporating NIRS monitoring suggest that the future may indeed be brighter for this technology in the care of very preterm infants.</p> </sec> </abstract>