| Literature DB >> 18387980 |
Sujata Chakravarti1, Shubhika Srivastava, Alexander J C Mittnacht.
Abstract
Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a noninvasive method for the in vivo monitoring of tissue oxygenation. Originally used predominantly to assess cerebral oxygenation, NIRS has gained widespread popularity in many clinical settings in all age groups. Changes in regional tissue oxygenation as detected by NIRS may reflect the delicate balance between oxygen delivery and consumption in more than one organ system. However, more studies are required to establish the ability of NIRS monitoring to improve patient outcome. This review provides a comprehensive description of NIRS in children.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18387980 DOI: 10.1177/1089253208316444
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth ISSN: 1089-2532