Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Comparative Study
Validation of a noninvasive neonatal optical cerebral oximeter in veno-venous ECMO patients with a cephalad catheter.
Cerebral Oximetry is an optical technique that allows for noninvasive and continuous monitoring of brain oxygenation by determining tissue oxygen saturation (SctO2). In conjunction with pulse oximetry, cerebral oximetry offers a promising method to estimate cerebral venous oxygen saturation (SvO2). ⋯ We recommend the use of this noninvasive method as an alternative to blood draws for cerebral venous saturation measurements in neonates requiring extracorporeal life support.