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Cerebral Oxygenation (cerebral + oxygenation)
Selected AbstractsCerebral oxygenation is reduced during hyperthermic exercise in humansACTA PHYSIOLOGICA, Issue 1 2010P. Rasmussen Abstract Aim:, Cerebral mitochondrial oxygen tension (PmitoO2) is elevated during moderate exercise, while it is reduced when exercise becomes strenuous, reflecting an elevated cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen (CMRO2) combined with hyperventilation-induced attenuation of cerebral blood flow (CBF). Heat stress challenges exercise capacity as expressed by increased rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Methods:, This study evaluated the effect of heat stress during exercise on PmitoO2 calculated based on a Kety-Schmidt-determined CBF and the arterial-to-jugular venous oxygen differences in eight males [27 ± 6 years (mean ± SD) and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) 63 ± 6 mL kg,1 min,1]. Results:, The CBF, CMRO2 and PmitoO2 remained stable during 1 h of moderate cycling (170 ± 11 W, ,50% of VO2max, RPE 9,12) in normothermia (core temperature of 37.8 ± 0.4 °C). In contrast, when hyperthermia was provoked by dressing the subjects in watertight clothing during exercise (core temperature 39.5 ± 0.2 °C), PmitoO2 declined by 4.8 ± 3.8 mmHg (P < 0.05 compared to normothermia) because CMRO2 increased by 8 ± 7% at the same time as CBF was reduced by 15 ± 13% (P < 0.05). During exercise with heat stress, RPE increased to 19 (19,20; P < 0.05); the RPE correlated inversely with PmitoO2 (r2 = 0.42, P < 0.05). Conclusion:, These data indicate that strenuous exercise in the heat lowers cerebral PmitoO2, and that exercise capacity in this condition may be dependent on maintained cerebral oxygenation. [source] Cerebral oxygenation decreases but does not impair performance during self-paced, strenuous exerciseACTA PHYSIOLOGICA, Issue 4 2010F. Billaut Abstract Aim:, The reduction in cerebral oxygenation (Cox) is associated with the cessation of exercise during constant work rate and incremental tests to exhaustion. Yet in exercises of this nature, ecological validity is limited due to work rate being either fully or partly dictated by the protocol, and it is unknown whether cerebral deoxygenation also occurs during self-paced exercise. Here, we investigated the cerebral haemodynamics during a 5-km running time trial in trained runners. Methods:, Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and surface electromyogram (EMG) of lower limb muscles were recorded every 0.5 km. Changes in Cox (prefrontal lobe) were monitored via near-infrared spectroscopy through concentration changes in oxy- and deoxyhaemoglobin (,[O2Hb], ,[HHb]). Changes in total Hb were calculated (,[THb] = ,[O2Hb] + ,[HHb]) and used as an index of change in regional blood volume. Results:, During the trial, RPE increased from 6.6 ± 0.6 to 19.1 ± 0.7 indicating maximal exertion. Cox rose from baseline to 2.5 km (,,[O2Hb], ,,[HHb], ,,[THb]), remained constant between 2.5 and 4.5 km, and fell from 4.5 to 5 km (,,[O2Hb], ,,[HHb], ,,[THb]). Interestingly, the drop in Cox at the end of the trial coincided with a final end spurt in treadmill speed and concomitant increase in skeletal muscle recruitment (as revealed by higher lower limb EMG). Conclusion:, Results confirm the large tolerance for change in Cox during exercise at sea level, yet further indicate that, in conditions of self-selected work rate, cerebral deoxygenation remains within a range that does not hinder strenuous exercise performance. [source] Decrease in cerebral oxygenation influences central motor output in humansACTA PHYSIOLOGICA, Issue 3 2009S. Perrey No abstract is available for this article. [source] Cerebral oxygenation decreases during exercise in humans with beta-adrenergic blockadeACTA PHYSIOLOGICA, Issue 3 2009T. Seifert Abstract Aim:, Beta-blockers reduce exercise capacity by attenuated increase in cardiac output, but it remains unknown whether performance also relates to attenuated cerebral oxygenation. Methods:, Acting as their own controls, eight healthy subjects performed a continuous incremental cycle test to exhaustion with or without administration of the non-selective beta-blocker propranolol. Changes in cerebral blood flow velocity were measured with transcranial Doppler ultrasound and those in cerebral oxygenation were evaluated using near-infrared spectroscopy and the calculated cerebral mitochondrial oxygen tension derived from arterial to internal jugular venous concentration differences. Results:, Arterial lactate and cardiac output increased to 15.3 ± 4.2 mm and 20.8 ± 1.5 L min,1 respectively (mean ± SD). Frontal lobe oxygenation remained unaffected but the calculated cerebral mitochondrial oxygen tension decreased by 29 ± 7 mmHg (P < 0.05). Propranolol reduced resting heart rate (58 ± 6 vs. 69 ± 8 beats min,1) and at exercise exhaustion, cardiac output (16.6 ± 3.6 L min,1) and arterial lactate (9.4 ± 3.7 mm) were attenuated with a reduction in exercise capacity from 239 ± 42 to 209 ± 31 W (all P < 0.05). Propranolol also attenuated the increase in cerebral blood flow velocity and frontal lobe oxygenation (P < 0.05) whereas the cerebral mitochondrial oxygen tension decreased to a similar degree as during control exercise (delta 28 ± 10 mmHg; P < 0.05). Conclusion:, Propranolol attenuated the increase in cardiac output of consequence for cerebral perfusion and oxygenation. We suggest that a decrease in cerebral oxygenation limits exercise capacity. [source] The effect of pneumoperitoneum in the steep Trendelenburg position on cerebral oxygenationACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, Issue 7 2009E. Y. PARK Background: daVinci® robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) requires pneumoperitoneum in the steep Trendelenburg position, which results in increased intracranial pressure and cerebral blood flow. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pneumoperitoneum in a 30° Trendelenburg position on cerebral oxygenation using regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2). Methods: Thirty-two male patients of ASA I and II physical status without previous episodes of cerebral ischemia or hemorrhage undergoing daVinci® RALP were enrolled. The rSO2 was continuously monitored with near-infrared spectroscopy (INVOS® 5100Ô) during the study period. Measurements were obtained immediately after anesthesia induction (T0; baseline), 5 min after a 30° Trendelenburg position (T1), 5 min after 15 mmHg pneumoperitoneum in a supine position (T2), 30, 60 and 120 min after the pneumoperitoneum in a Trendelenburg position (T3, T4 and T5, respectively) and after desufflation in a supine position (T6). Results: The change in the left and right rSO2 was statistically significant (Left P=0.004 and Right P=0.023). Both the right and the left rSO2 increased significantly during pneumoperitoneum in a Trendelenburg position (from T3 to T5) and at T6 compared with the baseline value at T0. The partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) was increased significantly at T2, T3, T5 and T6 compared with the baseline value at T0. Conclusions: During daVinci® RALP, cerebral oxygenation, as assessed by rSO2, increased slightly, which suggests that the procedure did not induce cerebral ischemia. The PaCO2 should be maintained within the normal limit during pneumoperitoneum in a Trendelenburg position in patients undergoing daVinci® RALP because the rSO2 increased in conjunctions with the increase in PaCO2. [source] The effect of bloodless pump prime on cerebral oxygenation in paediatric patientsACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, Issue 5 2004S. H. Han Background:, In paediatric patients, crystalloid prime for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes further haemodilution in comparison with blood-containing prime. Thus it may affect the cerebral oxygen supply/demand balance. The purpose of the study was to compare the effect of bloodless pump prime with that of blood-containing prime on cerebral oxygenation in children. Methods:, Thirty-six paediatric patients scheduled for elective repair of atrial or ventricular septal defect were enrolled. In Group C (n = 18), the CPB circuit was primed only with crystalloid. In Group B (n = 18), red blood cells were added to achieve a haematocrit (Hct) of 20% during CPB. The regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) value measured by near-infrared spectroscopy was compared between the two groups. Results:, In both groups, rSO2 decreased below baseline at the start of CPB and during rewarming (P < 0.001, for both groups during each period). At the start of CPB, haemodilution was greater in Group C than in Group B (Hct 16.1 ± 0.7% vs. 20.7 ± 0.5%; P < 0.01), and there was a greater reduction in rSO2 in Group C (49.0 ± 5.4% vs. 59.2 ± 7.0%; P < 0.01). During rewarming, rSO2 was significantly lower in Group C than in Group B (57.8 ± 5.3% vs. 62.8 ± 6.2%; P < 0.01). Conclusions:, In paediatric patients, the haemodilution associated with crystalloid priming causes a greater reduction in rSO2 than with blood-containing prime at the starting period of CPB and the rewarming period. [source] Cerebral oxygenation monitoring using near infrared spectroscopy during controlled hypotensionPEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, Issue 6 2005TORIN SHEAR BS Summary Background:, Controlled hypotension (CH) is used to limit intraoperative blood loss and decrease the need for homologous transfusions. Despite the efficacy of the technique, hypotension has the potential to affect cerebral perfusion and oxygen delivery. There are no data providing a direct measurement of cerebral oxygenation during this technique. Methods:, The current study prospectively evaluated cerebral oxygenation during CH using near infrared spectroscopy. Nineteen patients ranging in age from 6 to 18 years were enrolled in the study. CH was provided using a combination of intravenous opioids and sevoflurane supplemented with labetolol as necessary. Results:, There were a total of 268 readings obtained from the cerebral oximeter. The baseline cerebral oximeter reading was 81 ± 8% on the right and 82 ± 7% on the left. During CH (mean arterial pressure of 65,69, 60,64, 55,59, and <54 mmHg), the right cerebral oximeter values were 80 ± 9, 78 ± 8, 78 ± 10, and 84 ± 9%, respectively while the left cerebral oximeter values were 79 ± 7, 80 ± 7, 78 ± 8, and 78 ± 8%, respectively. Of the 268 readings, there were 11 points (4%) at which either the left or right cerebral oximeter was 10,19 less than the baseline value and no points at which the reading was 20 or more from the baseline value. Conclusions:, Our preliminary data with a measurement of cerebral oxygenation demonstrates the safety of CH within the accepted mean blood pressure recommendations of 55,65 mmHg. [source] Cerebral oximetry improves detection of sickle cell patients at risk for nocturnal cerebral hypoxia,PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, Issue 11 2006Ashok B. Raj MD Abstract We previously used cerebral oximetry to identify low cerebral venous oxygen saturation in waking children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Because arterial oxyhemoglobin desaturation is common during sleep in SCD patients, this study compared both waking and sleeping systemic arterial and cerebral venous oxygenation dynamics in children with and without SCD. Seventeen African-American (AA) children with homozygous SCD [8 (4,15) years; 29% male; normal transcranial Doppler velocities] were compared with a control cohort (CON) comprised of six healthy AA children [9 (4,16) years, 33% male]. Standard all-night polysomnographic recordings were performed, including measurement of arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2). Regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) was measured non-invasively with cerebral oximetry. Intra-cohort comparisons examined the influence of sleep on SpO2 and rSO2 in the subjects. Inter-cohort comparisons of SpO2, rSO2, and the rSO2/SpO2 ratio assessed the impact of SCD on systemic and cerebral oxygenation during wakefulness and sleep. Cohort differences in SpO2 were not statistically significant in either wakefulness or sleep. However, only in the SCD cohort was the magnitude of SpO2 change statistically significant (P,=,0.002). In contrast, both waking and sleep rSO2 cohort median values did differ significantly [awake: CON 76 (67,86) vs. SCD 62 (58,71), P,=,0.01; sleep: CON 65 (60,77) vs. SCD 55 (48,61), P,=,0.01)]. The waking rSO2/SpO2 ratio was also significantly lower in the SCD group [CON 0.78 (0.68,0.88) vs. SCD of 0.66 (0.61,0.72); P,=,0.015]. During sleep, the ratio was also significantly lower in the SCD group [CON 0.71 (0.66,0.81) vs. SCD 0.59 (0.52,0.65); P,=,0.011]. Our findings suggest that SCD patients may be at increased risk of cerebral hypoxia during both wakefulness and sleep. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2006, 41:1088,1094. © 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source] Nitric oxide donor increases cerebral blood flow and oxygenation during kainic acid-induced seizures in newborn rabbitsPEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, Issue 3 2002Yukito Takei Abstract Background: We investigated the hypothesis that sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a nitric oxide (NO) donor, increased the cerebral blood flow and oxygenation during kainic acid (KA)-induced seizures in newborn rabbits. Methods: After KA administration (i.v. 12 mg/kg) to induce seizures, either 1.2 mg/kg SNP (SNP group, i.v., n = 6) or 1 mL normal saline (vehicle group, i.v., n = 6) was given. Regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF), cerebral oxyhemoglobin (oxy-Hb), deoxyhemoglobin (deoxy-Hb), total hemoglobin (t-Hb), mean arterial blood pressure (MABP), heart rate (HR) and electroencephalography (EEG) were continuously monitored throughout the experiment, lasting at least 60 min after the KA administration. Results: The value for rCBF was greatly increased during seizures in the SNP group than in the vehicle group. The values for oxy-Hb and t-Hb were significantly increased, and deoxy-Hb was significantly decreased. There were ameliorations of cerebral oxygenation in the SNP group during the acute phase of seizures in the neonatal animals, compared with the vehicle group. There were no significant differences in the MABP, HR, arterial blood gases, rectal and brain temperatures, blood hemoglobin concentrations, blood glucose levels, the latencies to first abnormal discharges in EEG, the total sum of the duration of abnormal discharges in EEG and the incidences of subclinical electric status epileptics between the two groups. Conclusions: These results suggest that the treatment with SNP contributed to the increases in cerebral blood flow and oxygenation, and that EEG abnormalities were unchanged by the treatment with SNP during neonatal seizures. [source] Changes in cerebral oxygenation in children undergoing surgical repair of ventricular septal defectsANAESTHESIA, Issue 1 2003Y. Morimoto Summary There have been few published studies on changes in cerebral oxygenation during paediatric cardiac surgery as measured by conventional near-infrared spectroscopy. We studied changes in cerebral oxygenation in 16 children undergoing surgical repair of ventricular septal defects. Fifteen of the patients showed similar patterns of changes: brain tissue concentrations of oxyhaemoglobin decreased significantly during cardiopulmonary bypass, whereas there was no significant change in brain tissue concentrations of deoxyhaemoglobin. In the remaining patient, who suffered decreased blood flow to the lower body during surgery, the pattern of changes was different to that of the other subjects. This patient suffered postoperative respiratory and renal failure. This study suggests that conventional near-infrared spectroscopy may be useful for clinical monitoring during ventricular septal defect repair. [source] Does caffeine impair cerebral oxygenation and blood flow velocity in preterm infants?ACTA PAEDIATRICA, Issue 9 2010MB Tracy Abstract Aim:, The aim of the study is to assess the effects of an intravenous 10 mg/kg loading dose of caffeine base in cerebral oxygenation, cerebral Doppler blood flow velocity and cardiac output in preterm infants. Methods:, Preterm neonates <34 weeks gestation were investigated at 1 and 4 h following the loading dose of caffeine using Doppler cerebral sonography, cardiac echocardiography and cerebral spatially resolved near-infrared spectroscopy. Results:, Forty infants were studied with a mean gestational age (mean ± standard deviation) of 27.7 (±2.5) weeks, birth weight of 1155 (±431) g and a postnatal age of 2.8 (±2.2) days. Mean Anterior Cerebral Artery peak and time average mean blood flow velocity fell significantly by 14% and 17.7%, respectively at 1 h post-caffeine loading dose, which recovered partially by 4 h. Cerebral Tissue Oxygenation Index fell from pre-dose levels by 9.5% at 1 h with partial recovery to 4.9% reduced at 4 h post-dose. There were no significant changes in left or right ventricular output, transcutaneous oxygen saturation, transcutaneous PCO2 or total vascular resistance. Conclusions:, A loading dose of 10 mg/kg caffeine base resulted in significant reduction at 1 h post-dose in cerebral oxygenation and cerebral blood flow velocity with partial recovery at 4 h. [source] Prefrontal cortex oxygenation during incremental exercise in chronic fatigue syndromeCLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL IMAGING, Issue 6 2008J. Patrick Neary Summary This study examined the effects of maximal incremental exercise on cerebral oxygenation in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) subjects. Furthermore, we tested the hypothesis that CFS subjects have a reduced oxygen delivery to the brain during exercise. Six female CFS and eight control (CON) subjects (similar in height, weight, body mass index and physical activity level) performed an incremental cycle ergometer test to exhaustion, while changes in cerebral oxy-haemoglobin (HbO2), deoxy-haemoglobin (HHb), total blood volume (tHb = HbO2 + HHb) and O2 saturation [tissue oxygenation index (TOI), %)] was monitored in the left prefrontal lobe using a near-infrared spectrophotometer. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded at each workload throughout the test. Predicted VO2peak in CFS (1331 ± 377 ml) subjects was significantly (P , 0·05) lower than the CON group (1990 ± 332 ml), and CFS subjects achieved volitional exhaustion significantly faster (CFS: 351 ± 224 s; CON: 715 ± 176 s) at a lower power output (CFS: 100 ± 39 W; CON: 163 ± 34 W). CFS subjects also exhibited a significantly lower maximum HR (CFS: 154 ± 13 bpm; CON: 186 ± 11 bpm) and consistently reported a higher RPE at the same absolute workload when compared with CON subjects. Prefrontal cortex HbO2, HHb and tHb were significantly lower at maximal exercise in CFS versus CON, as was TOI during exercise and recovery. The CFS subjects exhibited significant exercise intolerance and reduced prefrontal oxygenation and tHb response when compared with CON subjects. These data suggest that the altered cerebral oxygenation and blood volume may contribute to the reduced exercise load in CFS, and supports the contention that CFS, in part, is mediated centrally. [source] Cerebral oxygenation monitor during head-up and -down tilt using near-infrared spatially resolved spectroscopy,CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL IMAGING, Issue 4 2003Koichi Kurihara Summary Reflectance near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has become a suitable and easily manageable method to monitor cerebral oxygenation changes in presyncopal and syncopal symptoms caused by postural changing or standing. A new clinical tissue oxygenation monitor has been recently developed which measures absolute tissue haemoglobin saturation (Tissue Oxygenation Index, TOI) utilizing spatially resolved spectroscopy (SRS). The present study examined the effects of postural changes on cerebral oxygenation as reflected in SRS-NIRS findings. Cerebral oxyhaemoglobin (O2Hb), deoxyhaemoglobin (HHb), and the TOI were recorded from both sides of the forehead in five healthy male subjects (age range, 28,40 years) during 90° head-up tilt (HUT) and ,6° head-down tilt (HDT). Three series of measurements were carried out on separate days. O2Hb was decreased during HUT. TOI was significantly lower in HUT than in the supine position (SUP). There was no significant change in TOI during HDT. A significant session effect was observed in the left forehead TOI during SUP, but not in the right. SRS-NIRS measurements confirmed sub-clinical alterations of cortical oxygenation during HUT. NIRS data from the left side of the forehead, which may vary with cognitive or emotional activation, were more variable than those from the right side. [source] |