Brain & development
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Brain & development · Nov 2015
Simultaneous measurement of cerebral hemoglobin oxygen saturation and blood volume in asphyxiated neonates by near-infrared time-resolved spectroscopy.
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) usually results in a poor clinical outcome even when treated with hypothermic therapy (HT). Early postnatal changes in cerebral blood oxygenation and hemodynamics may be critical determinants of brain injury and the efficacy of HT. ⋯ Early postnatal CBV and ScO2 elevations were predictive of a poor outcome in HIE. Therefore, measuring combined CBV plus ScO2 at 24h after birth can allow more precise prediction of neurological outcome. Control of postnatal CBV and ScO2 is critical for effective HIE treatment.