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Newborn Health
Research focuses on treatment of subclinical perinatal infections
July 4th, 2005
Masimo announced important new research that could facilitate the prompt identification and treatment of dangerous perinatal infections that are largely subclinical. Using the Masimo SET Radical Pulse Oximeters, researchers at the Siena and Brindisi Hospitals, Italy, showed that during the first minutes of life, Masimo SET perfusion index (PI) is a valuable tool in detecting the presence of subclinical chorioamnionitis. Chorioamnionitis (CA) is an infection typical in the second half of gestation that has been related to preterm labor/delivery leading to premature birth and other serious neonatal complications. It can be found in both the mother and...
Source: OBGYN & Reproduction Week (2005-07-04)
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