Significant neonatal intraoperative cerebral and renal oxygen desaturation identified with near-infrared spectroscopy

ConclusionsNIRS is a non-invasive technique for monitoring rSO2 as an indicator of intraoperative stress and vascular perfusion. PD was so significant in neonates that intraoperative NIRS is highly recommended during thoracoscopy and procedures requiring visceral manipulation.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research