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Perfusion index changes after spinal blocks in infants undergoing urologic surgery: A case series

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The perfusion index (PI) is a noninvasive value derived from readings gathered from a pulse oximeter. The PI has been used in the literature to describe changes in blood flow to extremities during neuraxial blocks. In this case series, we describe the changes to the PI after neuraxial blocks in infants having a urologic surgery . The neuraxial block was the primary anesthetic. In our small patient population, the PI reliably decreased in a predictable fashion. The predictable decremental changes in the PI may be a useful tool in monitoring diminishing neuraxial blocks.

Source: JCA advances.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcadva.2024.100067

Authors: Emmanuel Alalade, Ashley Joseph, Renee’ Tolly, Shuvro De, Humphrey V. Lam

Institution: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200