Peripheral Oxygenation In Term Neonates With In Utero Exposure To Smoking

Question: Aim of the present study was to analyse the influence of in utero exposure to smoking on peripheral oxygenation in healthy term neonates. Method used: 12 term healthy neonates with in utero exposure to smoking were compared 12 term healthy neonates without in utero exposure to smoking. Measurements were performed during first week of life. Neonates were matched for gestational age, actual weight and postnatal age at time of measurement. Peripheral oxygenation was measured by means of near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in combination with the venous occlusion method. NIRS optodes were placed on the left…