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Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Objectifying Cerebral Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Term and Preterm Neonates
Joint Authors
Raith, Wolfgang
Pichler, Gerhard
Sommer, Constanze
Sapetschnig, Iris
Avian, Alexander
Baik, Nariae
Urlesberger, Berndt
Schmölzer, Georg M.
Koestenberger, Martin
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Laser acupuncture (LA) becomes more and more relevant in neonates and infants.
With near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), a continuous and noninvasive measurement of tissue oxygenation is possible.
Aim was to investigate, whether the application of LA was associated with any changes in regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rcSO2) in term and preterm neonates.
The study included 20 neonates (12 males, 8 females).
The Large Intestine 4 acupuncture point (LI 4, Hegu) was stimulated by a microlaser needle (10 mW, 685 nm laser needle EG GmbH, Germany) for 5 minutes, bilaterally.
All neonates underwent polygraphic recording during undisturbed daytime sleep, including heart rate (HR), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), and measurement of nasal flow.
Using NIRS, rcSO2 was measured continuously.
Cerebral fractional tissue oxygen extraction (cFTOE) was calculated.
We did not observe any significant changes in SpO2 and HR values during the whole observation period.
However, there was a significant decrease in rcSO2 (P=0.003) within postintervention period, accompanied by a significant increase in cFTOE (P=0.010) in postintervention period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Raith, Wolfgang& Pichler, Gerhard& Sapetschnig, Iris& Avian, Alexander& Sommer, Constanze& Baik, Nariae…[et al.]. 2013. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Objectifying Cerebral Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Term and Preterm Neonates. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464598
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Raith, Wolfgang…[et al.]. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Objectifying Cerebral Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Term and Preterm Neonates. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464598
American Medical Association (AMA)
Raith, Wolfgang& Pichler, Gerhard& Sapetschnig, Iris& Avian, Alexander& Sommer, Constanze& Baik, Nariae…[et al.]. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Objectifying Cerebral Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Term and Preterm Neonates. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464598
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464598