Is NIRS monitoring well tolerated in term and preterm neonates?

Abstract

Background. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a new, non-invasive monitoring method in neonates, which has now become part of routine monitoring in many neonatal intensive care units (NICU). New, additional, non-invasive technical monitoring might have an influence on neonatal wellbeing.

How I use skeletal muscle Near Infrared Spectroscopy to non-invasively assess hemodynamic status of the critically ill

“…Thus, determination of regional StO2 might provide an early warning index of global hypoperfusion prior to significant alterations in vital signs or critical DO2 and help the clinician to verify that oxygen delivery to the tissue had been restored to a desired level. Measurements of StO2 are noninvasive, continuous, bedside, simple, NIRS equipment is becoming light and easy to handle -all characteristics that make this method fit for emergency and critical care use (25,26). The thenar eminence has anatomical advantages and can be easily subjected to the vascular occlusion test, has relatively thin skin and fat tissue over the muscle, and fibrous strands in its subcutaneous tissue limit the edema formation.…”