Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Mitochondrial Disorders: A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Case Series

We assessed the utility of near-infrared spectroscopy to evaluate neonates with mitochondrial disorders. We observed abnormally high cerebral oxygen saturation levels indicating insufficient tissue oxygen utilization. We propose that near-infrared spectroscopy may be an additional tool in the diagnostic evaluation of a suspected mitochondrial disorder.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Clinical and Laboratory Observations Source Type: research