Pulse Oximetry To NIRS: Advanced Oxygenation Monitoring in the NICU and Its Impact On Neonatal Brain Protection

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This presentation explores the evolution of neonatal oxygenation monitoring from basic pulse oximetry to advanced near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), with special focus on detecting "silent hypoxia" events that traditional monitoring misses. We'll examine how these technologies are revolutionizing our understanding of cerebral autoregulation and brain oxygenation in vulnerable NICU patients, and how evidence-based monitoring strategies can potentially reduce brain injury rates and improve neurological outcomes in preterm and critically ill infants. (1.5 CEU)