The serial changes of perfusion index in preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus: is perfusion index clinically significant?
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: Demet TEREK, Özge ALTUN, Zülal ÜLGER TUTAR, Mehmet YALAZ, NİLGÜN KÜLTÜRSAY
MINERVA PEDIATRICA, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2016, vol 68, pp 250-255
Summary
BACKGROUND: Perfusion Index (PI) which reflects the peripheral blood flow may help early detection and treatment decision of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) in preterm infants. The present study is designed to analyze the usefulness of PI level in early detection of hsPDA in preterm infants.