title: Near infrared spectroscopy. Investigation and assessment of perinatal brain injury.
abstract: Near-infrared spectroscopy is a new technique for noninvasive monitoring of tissue oxygenation and haemodynamics. Quantitative measurements can be made of oxyhaemoglobin, deoxyhaemoglobin, oxidized cytochrome and various haemodynamic indices. This technique is likely to prove increasingly valuable for: cot-side monitoring brain oxygenation and haemodynamics in babies; investigating the mechanisms of damage to the brain; according the results of treatment; and assigning long-term prognosis.
authors.affiliation: University College, London, UK.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Wyatt
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000196:embryology / Q000378:metabolism*; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D005333:Fetus / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007259:Infrared Rays; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D014655:Vascular Resistance