Critical Care
Cerebral Oximetry Aids Pediatric Bypass Surgery
Study of 15 pediatric patients undergoing open heart surgery, measurements of blood oxygenation and hemoglobin volume provided by a cerebral oximeter along with other indices of perfusion showed that regional low flow perfusion greatly reduced the circulatory arrest time required and provided lower body circulatory support as well. More...16 Feb 2001
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