Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of altitude on cerebral oxygenation during pediatric interfacility transport.
The objectives of this study were to determine the usefulness of cerebral oxygenation monitoring during interfacility helicopter transport of pediatric patients and to determine the effect of changes in altitude during transport on cerebral oxygenation readings in pediatric interfacility transport patients. ⋯ Cerebral oxygenation monitoring, using NIRS technology, can be used as a monitoring tool during pediatric helicopter transport. Cerebral oxygenation may change with acute changes in altitude, especially in pediatric patients requiring high levels of respiratory support. This technology has the potential to be used to monitor tissue oxygenation and possibly guide therapeutic interventions during pediatric transport.