Oxygen Saturation and Retinopathy of Prematurity

Clin Perinatol. 2019 Sep;46(3):593-599. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2019.05.008. Epub 2019 Jun 12.

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious disease affecting premature infants. Rates of ROP increase with decreasing gestational age. Duration of oxygen exposure is correlated with ROP. Many studies evaluating oxygen have been performed to assess impact on ROP. This article describes recent findings for oxygen saturation target studies and suggests area of future study for ROP.

Keywords: Oxygen; Prematurity; Retinopathy of prematurity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Oximetry
  • Oxygen / metabolism*
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / methods*
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / metabolism*
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / therapy

Substances

  • Oxygen