Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2982003 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2009 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Many centers, and even entire countries, have adopted near-infrared spectroscopy as standard of care. The available data suggest that multimodality monitoring, including near-infrared spectroscopy, may be a useful adjunct. The current literature on the use of near-infrared spectroscopy alone, however, does not demonstrate improvement in neurologic outcome. The data correlating near-infrared spectroscopy findings with indirect measures of neurologic outcome or mortality are limited. Although near-infrared spectroscopy has promise for measuring regional tissue oxygen saturation, the lack of data demonstrating improved outcomes limits the support for widespread implementation.
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Authors
Jennifer C. MD, John R. MD, PhD, Richard G. MD, James G. PhD,