Authors: Granelli, A de-Wahl; Östman-Smith, I

Source: Acta Pædiatrica, Volume 96, Number 10, October 2007 , pp. 1455-1459(5)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Abstract:

Aim: Peripheral perfusion index (PPI) has been suggested as a possible method to detect illness causing circulatory embarrassment. We aimed to establish the normal range of this index in healthy newborns, and compare it with newborns with duct-dependent systemic circulation.

Design: We conducted a case-control study.

Setting: Our study population comprised 10 000 prospectively recruited newborns from Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Patients: A total of 10 000 normal newborns and 9 infants with duct-dependent systemic circulation (left heart obstructive disease [LHOD] group) participated in the study.

Methods: We conducted single pre- and postductal measurements of PPI with a new generation pulse oximeter (Masimo Radical SET) before discharge from hospital.

Results: PPI values between 1 and 120 h of age show an asymmetrical, non-normal distribution with median PPI value of 1.70 and interquartile range of 1.18-2.50. The 5th percentile = 0.70 and 95th percentile = 4.50. All infants in the LHOD group had either pre- or postductal PPI below the interquartile range, and 5 of 9 (56%) were below the 5th percentile cut-off of 0.70 (p < 0.0001, Fisher's exact test). A PPI value <0.70 gave an odds ratio for LHOD of 23.75 (95% CI 6.36-88.74).

Conclusion: PPI values lower than 0.70 may indicate illness and a value <0.50 (1st percentile) indicates definite underperfusion. PPI values might be a useful additional tool for early detection of LHOD.

Keywords: Duct-dependent congenital heart disease; Left heart obstructive disease; Newborn screening; Peripheral perfusion index; Pulse oximetry

Document Type: Regular article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00439.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Paediatrics, The Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sweden

Publication date: 2007-10-01

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