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Cerebral NIRS Monitoring During Anesthesia in Neonates and Infants

Not Applicable
Conditions
Cerebral Oxygenation
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: NIRS open
Registration Number
NCT04132414
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Graz
Brief Summary

The brain is a very vulnerable organ, especially in premature babies, newborns and infants. However, during anesthesia, the oxygenation of the brain can only be monitored indirectly and insufficiently. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an established monitoring method in other areas (e.g., neonatology, cardiac anesthesia), which provides non-invasive information about the regional oxygen supply of the brain. The integration of this monitoring device into the anaesthesiological care for neonates and infants could reduce the risk of cerebral hypoxia. The planned study investigates whether the use of NIRS in anesthetized children up to 6 months can prevent or influence the occurrence of cerebral hypoxia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Expected duration of Anesthesia >45 minutes
  • Intervention/surgery in the operating room
Exclusion Criteria
  • Impossibility to place cerebral NIRS sensor
  • Known cerebral pathology
  • Missing parental consent
  • Congenial cardiac condition with right to left shunt
  • Cardiac surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
NIRS openNIRS openCerebral NIRS monitoring applied and visible to caregiver. Interventions according to protocol in phases of cerebral hypoxia
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cerebral hypoxic burden1 day

Time under 65% cerebral oxygen saturation

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of participants with Vasopressor or Inotrope administered1 day

Proportion

Fluid administration1 day

ml/kg

Fraction of inspired oxygen1 day
Number of participants with erythrocyte administration1 day

Proportion

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