Near-infrared spectroscopy device selection affects intervention management for cerebral desaturation during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery

ConclusionsIt is inappropriate to use the same intervention criteria for different near-infrared spectroscopy oximetry devices. Moreover, brain atrophy influence rSO2 values depending on device selection. It is important to note that inappropriate device selection may misguide perfusionists into performing unnecessary or excessive intervention during CPB.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research