Measurement of the Effect of Positional Changes on Cerebral Oxygenation in Preterm Infants

Measurement of the Effect of Positional Changes on Cerebral Oxygenation in Preterm Infants: A Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study

Near infrared spectroscopy offers the possibility of noninvasive and continuous bedside investigation of cerebral oxygenation in newborn infants. Using this technique we investigated the effect of positional changes on cerebral oxygenation in preterm infants.

The changes in cerebral perfusion have an important role on the development of intraventricular hemorrhage and periventricular leucomalacia. Near infrared spectroscopy offers the possibility of noninvasive and continuous bedside investigation of cerebral oxygenation in newborn infants. Using this technique we investigated the effect of positional changes on cerebral oxygenation in preterm infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. <32 gestational age and/or <1500gr.
2. >30th day preterm infants

Exclusion Criteria:

1. sepsis
2. shock
3. severe intracranial hemorrhage
4. NEC
5. abdominal and cranial surgery