The Impact of Intermittent Hypoxemia on Type 1 Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intermittent hypoxemia (IH) may influence retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) development in preterm infants, however, previous studies had mixed results. This study aims to assess the influence and evaluate the predictive ability of IH measures on Type 1 ROP, a stage beyond which ROP treatment is indicated.

Methods

IH was quantified by continuously monitoring oxygen saturation (SpO ₂ ) using high-resolution pulse oximeters during the first 10 weeks of life. Statistical analyses assessed the relationship and predictive ability of weekly and cumulative IH variables for Type 1 ROP development.

Results

Univariate analyses suggested that IH measures are greater in infants with Type 1 ROP and are predictive of Type 1 ROP development. Multivariable logist

SUBMITTER: Rabienia Haratbar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10557831 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature