The Journal of pediatrics
-
The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2011
Comparative StudyRegional oxygen saturation of the brain during birth transition of term infants: comparison between elective cesarean and vaginal deliveries.
To evaluate differences in regional oxygen saturation of the brains of term infants of vaginal or cesarean deliveries. ⋯ Although SpO(2) and heart rate were significantly lower in cesarean-delivered infants, there were no differences in rSO(2)brain with respect to mode of delivery.