Continuous Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring: What Should We Do with These Extra Numbers?

Overview

Journal BJA Open

Specialty Anesthesiology

Date 2023 Aug 28

PMID 37638084

Authors

Raksa Tupprasoot

Benjamin J Blaise

Affiliations

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Abstract

NeoDoppler is a noninvasive monitoring device that can be attached to a patient's head to provide real-time continuous cerebral Doppler evaluation. A feasibility study shows that it can be used in operating theatres during anaesthesia to potentially guide haemodynamic management. We discuss the impact of this new device and which further research would be necessary to find its role in clinical practice.

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