Open AccessAccuracy of homogeneous models for photon diffusion in estimating neonatal cerebral hemodynamics by TD-NIRS
Author(s) -
Caterina Amendola,
Lorenzo Spinelli,
Davide Contini,
Agnese De Carli,
Cesare Martinelli,
Monica Fumagalli,
Alessandro Torricelli
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biomedical optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.362
H-Index - 86
ISSN - 2156-7085
DOI - 10.1364/boe.417357
Subject(s) - hemodynamics , photon , monte carlo method , photon diffusion , diffusion , mathematics , physics , medicine , cardiology , optics , statistics , thermodynamics , light source
We assessed the accuracy of homogenous (semi-infinite, spherical) photon diffusion models in estimating absolute hemodynamic parameters of the neonatal brain in realistic scenarios (ischemia, hyperoxygenation, and hypoventilation) from 1.5 cm interfiber distance TD NIRS measurements. Time-point-spread-functions in 29- and 44-weeks postmenstrual age head meshes were simulated by the Monte Carlo method, convoluted with a real instrument response function, and then fitted with photon diffusion models. The results show good accuracy in retrieving brain oxygen saturation, and severe underestimation of total cerebral hemoglobin, suggesting the need for more complex models of analysis or of larger interfiber distances to precisely monitor all hemodynamic parameters.