Regional oxymetry provides safety of the patient during cardiaс surgery

The state-of-the-art regional oxygenation evaluation during perioperative period in cardiac surgery is presented. The importance of a regional oxymetry method based on NIRS and used to assess hemodynamic efficiency during anesthesia is demonstrated. This method helps to increase the safety of patients during cardiac and vascular surgery due to a decrease of tissue ischemic damage. Regional oxymetry enables to evaluate oxygen transport adequacy, identify the risk groups and modify the therapy used. Disadvantages and limitations of the regional oxymetry method are also discussed.