Near Infrared Spectroscopy: A new technique for intrapartum fetal surveillance

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Authors

Shaughn O’Brien · Keele University

Mark Doyle · Keele University

P. Rolfe · Keele University

Y. A. B. D. Wickramasinghe · Keele University

R. Houston · Keele University

A. P. Warwick · Keele University

Abstract

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) has been used to observe real time changes in fetal cerebral haemodynamics during labour. We have detected changes in fetal response as labour progresses and with the individual contractions and also in response to different medical events effecting the mother. NIRS allows a unique insight into how the most oxygen sensitive fetal organ copes with labour and the potential to predict cerebral asphyxia.

Topics & Keywords

Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

DOI: 10.1109/iembs.1992.5761556

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