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https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12040059
Copy DOIPublication Date: Oct 24, 2024 | |
License type: CC BY 4.0 |
Objective: This study evaluates the suitability of cerebral oximetry using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) compared to traditional pulse oximetry (SpO2) for measuring cerebral oxygen saturation during hypoxia testing, aiming to enhance safety during flight operations and training. Material and Methods: The study included 106 participants aged 18-60 years at the Aerospace Medicine Training Center in Königsbrück. Cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) were measured using the INVOS™ 5100C cerebral oximeter and Masimo™ MS5 pulse oximeter, respectively. Measurements were taken at baseline, during hypoxia at 25,000 feet, and post recovery. Data analysis included regression analysis, Bland-Altman plots, and concordance correlation coefficients (CCC). Ethical approval was obtained from the Hannover Medical School. Data from 100 participants were analyzed. Results: Baseline SpO2 was 97.5 ± 1.5%, and baseline rSO2 was 77.25 ± 6.4%. During hypoxia, SpO2 dropped significantly, while rSO2 showed higher values. SpO2 recovered faster than rSO2. Deviations in rSO2 between the right and left sides during hypoxia were minimal. Lin's CCC indicated moderate to substantial concordance. NIRS measurements were more stable and less prone to disturbances, with 95 disruptions in pulse oximetry, 25 of which were potentially critical. Conclusions: NIRS is a reliable method for detecting cerebral oxygen saturation, offering significant advantages over traditional pulse oximetry in stability and reliability during hypoxia testing. NIRS is less error-prone, supporting its use for continuous monitoring in aviation settings and enhancing flight safety by providing more accurate hypoxia detection.
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