A Handheld Multispectral NIRS Device for Real-Time Baseline-Relative Monitoring of Tissue Oxygen Saturation

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a low-cost, portable multispectral NIRS device for monitoring tissue oxygen saturation.
• Developed a multispectral NIRS platform
• Tested device for real-time monitoring
• Evaluated performance in practical settings
• Successfully monitored tissue oxygen saturation trends
• Demonstrated utility in settings where conventional devices failed
• Provided early warnings of perfusion compromise