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Dr. Ronald Bronicki, Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Section of Critical Care Medicine & Cardiology at Texas Children’s Hospital, discusses the advantages of NIRS oximetry compared to traditional approaches of monitoring cardiovascular function and tissue oxygenation. 

Eli Kuhlmann, Sr. Research Manager at Medtronic, reviews how the INVOS™ monitor isolates the near infrared signal from the tissue of interest and prevents contamination from superficial tissue. The INVOS™ monitoring system should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy and is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment.

Eli Kuhlmann, Sr. Research Manager at Medtronic, teaches us how near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measures the concentration of hemoglobin in blood.

Terri Marin shares how the INVOS™ monitor can be used in real-time assessments during our final segment in this series. Regional oximetry is an adjunctive technology that should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or clinical decision-making.

How does the INVOS™ monitor work? Terri Marin, PhD, NNP-BC, FAANP at Augusta University, dives into the subject. Regional oximetry is a adjunctive technology that should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or clinical decision-making.

How can NIRS be valuable in assessing resuscitation in neonates? In this video, Dr. Scott Duncan shares his experience.

Can NIRS be valuable in assessing neonatal ventilation? Dr. Scott Duncan answers this question in this video.

How can the use of NIRS be valuable in assessing hypotension in neonates? Dr. Scott Duncan discusses the value of NIRS, especially for managing hypotension in neonates.

How can the use of NIRS be valuable in clinical practice with neonates? Dr. Scott Duncan shares his perspective on the matter.

NIRS monitoring is important, but what is the goal? We discuss the "why" behind NIRS monitoring with Dr. Jonathan Mintzer.

Why is it important to use regional oxygen saturation with neonates? Dr. Jonathan Mintzer, an expert in this space, shares his thought process.

How do you interpret NIRS oximetry? Dr. Ronald Bronicki, Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Section of Critical Care Medicine & Cardiology at Texas Children’s Hospital, shares his expertise.

Anemic and shock patients can encounter unique challenges, and NIRS may be able to help in some cases. Dr. Scott Duncan explains more.

How may NIRS influence care in the first few days of a neonate's life? Dr. Scott Duncan shares his first-hand expertise.

What are common challenges associated with premature neonates that can benefit from NIRS monitoring? Dr. Scott Duncan shares his insights.

What are some therapeutic options with the NIRS monitor in the NICU? Dr. Scott Duncan walks through some of the available options.

What is NIRS monitoring? Today, we will dive into near-infrared spectroscopy with Dr. Scott Duncan, Professor and Chief Division of Neonatal Medicine Department of Pediatrics at University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Dr. Jonathan Mintzer discusses examples of both cerebral and non-cerebral uses of NIRS monitoring.

Can NIRS be used as a "responsive" monitoring technique? Dr. Jonathan Mintzer describes the potential utility and shares his insights.

How is NIRS used in a "routine" monitoring paradigm? Dr. Jonathan Mintzer, NICU/Well-Baby Nursery Medical Director at Mountainside Medical Center, explains the process.

In this video, we discuss Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring in the NICU. How does NIRS monitoring work, and why should it be a part of monitoring protocols in the NICU? To answer these questions, we talk with Dr. Muzafar Gani Abdul Wahab, Associate Professor in Pediatrics at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and Dr. Yasser Elsayed, neonatologist at the Health Sciences Center in Win...

Many options are now available for managing the airway in anesthetized patients. In this episode of MedEd Learning Experience, we’ll explore the variety of current choices with Dr. Adam Thaler, Assistant Professor of the Department of Anesthesiology at Jefferson University Hospital. 

What causes an airway to be difficult? In this episode of MedEd Learning Experience, we’ll dive into the numerous reasons clinicians may encounter difficult airways and complicated intubations. More on this topic from Dr. Adam Thaler, Assistant Professor of the Department of Anesthesiology at Jefferson University Hospital. 

How has anesthesia management changed over the years? In this episode of MedEd Learning Experience, we’ll discuss the evolution of everyday practices in anesthesiology. Here to shed some light on this topic is Dr. Adam Thaler, Assistant Professor of the Department of Anesthesiology at Jefferson University Hospital. 

Covid-19 continues to create challenges in hospital routines and healthcare delivery. Can video laryngoscopy help mitigate some of these challenges when intubating infectious patients? In this episode of MedEd Learning Experience, we’ll hear from Dr. David Hsia, Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center at Torrance, CA.