Recent advances in cerebral oximetry. Assessment of cerebral autoregulation with near-infrared spectroscopy: myth or reality? [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• 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