Application of near-infrared spectroscopy in monitoring in the neurocritical care unit / 中华神经科杂志

ABSTRACT

The field of monitoring in neurocritical care has long been lacking a non-invasive monitoring technique that can be real-time evaluated at the bedside. In recent years, near-infrared spectroscopy has drawn attention in neurocritical care. The feasibility of using this technique to monitor cerebral autoregulation, perfusion, oxygenation and intracranial pressure dynamically has been noticed. We reviewed the basic principle of near-infrared spectroscopy and its application in adult neurocritical care patients, and discussed the shortcomings of this technique. More clinical researches are needed in the future to evaluate this promising monitoring technology.