Recent advances in cerebral oximetry. Assessment of cerebral autoregulation with near-infrared spectroscopy: myth or reality? [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Anneliese Moerman; Stefan De Hert
- Source
- F1000Research, Vol 6 (2017)
- Subject
- Acute Cardiovascular Problems
Cardiovascular Medicine in Anesthesia: Clinical Science
Neurological Problems in Critical Care
Neurosurgical Care after Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Pediatric Problems in Critical Care
Perioperative Critical Care
Technology & Monitoring in Anesthesiology
Medicine
Science
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2046-1402
24938912
In recent years, the feasibility of near-infrared spectroscopy to continuously assess cerebral autoregulation has gained increasing interest. By plotting cerebral oxygen saturation over blood pressure, clinicians can generate an index of autoregulation: the cerebral oximetry index (COx). Successful integration of this monitoring ability in daily critical care may allow clinicians to tailor blood pressure management to the individual patient’s need and might prove to be a major step forward in terms of patient outcome.