Can near infrared spectroscopy of the liver monitor tissue oxygenation?

Eur J Pediatr. 2000 Jul;159(7):549. doi: 10.1007/s004310051334.

Abstract

Measurement of the hepatic oxygenation index by near infrared spectroscopy is a suitable method to estimate the oxygenation and can be a non-invasive means to continuously monitor tissue perfusion and to detect early haemodynamic disturbances in critically ill children.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hypoxia / physiopathology
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver / blood supply*
  • Male
  • Oxygen Consumption / physiology*
  • Oxyhemoglobins / metabolism
  • Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared*

Substances

  • Hemoglobins
  • Oxyhemoglobins
  • deoxyhemoglobin