The Effect of Mydriatic Eye Drops on Cerebral and Mesenteric Oxygenation in Preterm Infants

The Effect of Mydriatic Eye Drops on Cerebral and Mesenteric Oxygenation in Preterm Infants

Near infrared spectroscopy offers the possibility of noninvasive and continuous bedside investigation of cerebral and mesenteric oxygenation in newborn infants. Using this technique the investigators investigated the effect of mydriatic eye drops on cerebral and mesenteric oxygenation in preterm infants

The cerebral and mesenteric oxygenation will be measured by NIRS before, during and after the mydriatic eye drops are instilled.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. < 32 gestational age and/or < 1500gr.
2. ≥ 28th day preterm infants
3. Instilled mydriatic eye drops for ROP examination

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Sepsis
2. Shock
3. Severe intracranial hemorrhage
4. NEC
5. Abdominal and cranial surgery