A new instrument to accurately measure the oxygenation of the gut to prevent shock in critically ill preterm patients

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 14786.1 PFLS-LS

Short description (German)

A new instrument to accurately measure the oxygenation of the gut to prevent shock in critically ill preterm patients

Short description (English)

A new instrument to accurately measure the oxygenation of the gut to prevent shock in critically ill preterm patients

Abstract (German)

Preterm infants often have instable blood circulation and are always at risk of developing a shock, where the|oxygenation even of vital organs is compromised, with potentially very harmful to lethal effects. The aim of this|project is to build a novel, non-invasive instrument to detect an impending shock by measuring the|oxygenation of the gut/belly using near-infrared light. An instrument will be built specifically for this purpose.|By detecting early signs of shock, shock can be prevented and the outcome of preterm infants improved.

Abstract (English)

Preterm infants often have instable blood circulation and are always at risk of developing a shock, where the|oxygenation even of vital organs is compromised, with potentially very harmful to lethal effects. The aim of this|project is to build a novel, non-invasive instrument to detect an impending shock by measuring the|oxygenation of the gut/belly using near-infrared light. An instrument will be built specifically for this purpose.|By detecting early signs of shock, shock can be prevented and the outcome of preterm infants improved.