Dimitrios Rallis, Helen Christou, Elisa Abdulhayoglu, Mohamed El-Dib
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Abstract
Organ perfusion and regional tissue oxygen saturation (rSO2) can be measured non-invasively using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). While cerebral NIRS monitoring in neonates has been widely used, the adoption of renal NIRS is still evolving. This narrative review explores the application of renal NIRS in neonates and proposes an algorithm for integrating renal and cerebral NIRS in the neonatal intensive care unit. Decreased renal regional oxygenation (RrSO2) suggests decreased renal O2 delivery/perfusion or increased O2 consumption, warranting evaluation for acute kidney injury, anemia, hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus, or hypotension. Increased RrSO2 indicates increased renal O2 delivery/perfusion or decreased O2 consumption, necessitating assessment for hyperoxia or established kidney injury. Combining cerebral and renal NIRS provides a comprehensive evaluation, allowing for the detection of early clinical changes. This integrated monitoring approach holds promise for improving neonatal outcomes. However, further large-scale studies are needed to establish normal ranges and guide therapeutic interventions.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Perinatology provides members of the perinatal/neonatal healthcare team with original information pertinent to improving maternal/fetal and neonatal care. We publish peer-reviewed clinical research articles, state-of-the art reviews, comments, quality improvement reports, and letters to the editor. Articles published in the Journal of Perinatology embrace the full scope of the specialty, including clinical, professional, political, administrative and educational aspects. The Journal also explores legal and ethical issues, neonatal technology and product development.
The Journal’s audience includes all those that participate in perinatal/neonatal care, including, but not limited to neonatologists, perinatologists, perinatal epidemiologists, pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, neonatal and perinatal nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, speech and hearing experts, other allied health professionals, as well as subspecialists who participate in patient care including radiologists, laboratory medicine and pathologists.