Noninvasive monitoring in the pediatric intensive care unit

Authors
DeNicola, LK Kissoon, N Abram, HS Sullivan, KJ Delgado-Corcoran, C Taylor, C
Citation
Lk. Denicola et al., Noninvasive monitoring in the pediatric intensive care unit, PED CLIN NA, 48(3), 2001, pp. 573
Citations number
67
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00313955 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(200106)48:3<573:NMITPI>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Measurement of physiologic variables is essential for maintaining stability , determining diagnosis, and monitoring treatment in the pediatric intensiv e care unit. Electronic devices facilitate and expand the capabilities of t he medical practitioner. Recently, noninvasive monitors have been developed to supplant or substitute for invasive monitors. This article explores sev eral noninvasive monitoring techniques that assess oxygenation and delivery , perfusion, and end-organ function.