Evaluation of change of cerebral circulation by SpO₂ in preterm infants with apneic episodes using near infrared spectroscopy

Abstract

Reduction in SpO2 (<85%) was suggested to be an effective indication to changes in cerebral circulation. In the case of apneic attacks where SpO2 was < or =85%, the cerebral circulation in preterm low-birthweight neonates was extensively changed and, therefore, attention should be paid to changes in the concentration of SpO2 when managing apnea of prematurity in NICU.