Near-infrared spectroscopy
OVERVIEW
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
NIRS is a non-invasive monitor of cerebral oxygenation. It is attracting a lot of interest currently but remains to be validated for use in guiding therapy or inferring prognosis in TBI….
References
LITFL
- Nickson C. Bullet in the Head. LITFL
Cite this article as: Alexander Duller, "Near-infrared spectroscopy," In: LITFL - Life in the FastLane, Accessed on March 27, 2023, https://litfl.com/near-infrared-spectroscopy/.
Critical Care
Compendium
Critical Care Trainee and Surgical Research Assistant, BMed (UNE/UoN). Clinical Associate Lecturer with the University of Sydney School of Medicine. Born and raised in Sydney but contemplating an escape to the country. Passion for simulation-based teaching, peri-operative research, and FOAMed. Enjoys trail running, gardening (edible stuff), and cooking (with edible stuff from garden).