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Cerebral Oximetry—An Introduction

Dr Adam Carpenter1†

1Consultant Anaesthetist, Groote Schuur Hospital (University of Cape Town), Cape Town, South Africa

Edited by: Dr Clara Poon, Consultant Anaesthetist, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

†Corresponding author email: adammsizi@yahoo.com

DOI: 10.28923/atotw.538

Published December 31, 2024

Abstract

This tutorial provides a concise overview of cerebral oximetry, focusing on the basic science of near-infrared spectrometry, its limitations, primary applications, and its use in various surgical procedures.

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