Table 2.
Summary of preterm DR NIRS studies.
| Reference | Neonates | Number (N) | Design | Resuscitation group included | Observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchs et al. (109) | Preterm VLBW (<1500 g) | 24 | Observational | Yes All infants had SLI followed by CPAP |
Increases in cerebral StO2 and HR preceded increases in SpO2 following SLI |
| Fuchs et al. (108) | Preterm VLBW (<1500 g) | 51 | Observational | Yes | Increases in cerebral StO2 values from 1 to 7 min of life before steady-state values reached Percentile charts produced |
| Binder et al. (100) | Late preterm 30 + 0 to 36 + 6 weeks | 42 | Observational | Yes | StO2 values were consistently higher in normal transitional group compared with stabilization group |
| Pichler et al. (103) | Term and preterm |
N = 381 Preterm n = 27 |
Observational | No | Preterm infants post cesarean delivery had higher StO2 than term infants Percentile charts produced |
| Kenosi et al. (114) | Preterm <32 weeks | 47 | Observational | Yes | Infants requiring FiO2 > 3.0 had increased cerebral hypoxia, but no increase in cerebral hyperoxia compared to infants requiring FiO2 < 3.0 |
| Pichler et al. (115) | Preterm <34 weeks | 60 | RCT | Yes | Reduction in cerebral hypoxia burden in group with NIRS and SpO2 monitoring in the DR |