Monitoring cerebral oxygenation of the immature brain: a neuroprotective strategy?

Frank van Bel, Jonathan P Mintzer

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Abstract

Monitoring of cerebral oxygenation (rScO2) with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a feasible noninvasive bedside technique in the NICU. This review discusses the possible neuroprotective role of "pattern recognition" of NIRS-derived rScO2 in preterm neonates with regard to the prevention of severe intraventricular hemorrhage and hypoxia/hyperoxia-related white matter injury. This neuroprotective role of rScO2 monitoring is discussed as a modality to aid in the early detection of cerebral oxygenation conditions predisposing to these complications. Practical guidelines are provided concerning management of abnormal rScO2 patterns as well as a brief discussion concerning the need for international consensus and the legal aspects associated with the introduction of a new NICU bedside monitoring strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)159-164
Number of pages6
JournalPediatric Research
Volume84
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2018

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