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Preemies lungs can be examined using lasers
Swedish researchers have found that laser light can be used to examine the lungs of premature babies without exposing them to X-ray radiation, which can prove to be much harmful. Premature babies, born before 30 weeks of pregnancy, often need help breathing in order to survive.
London: Swedish researchers have found that laser light can be used to examine the lungs of premature babies without exposing them to X-ray radiation, which can prove to be much harmful. Premature babies, born before 30 weeks of pregnancy, often need help breathing in order to survive.
X-ray is currently used to diagnose the condition of the lungs, but the technology involves risks and X-ray images can only be taken occasionally. "Multiple X-ray examinations involve a certain increase in the risk of developing cancer, not least in small children. Decreasing the number of X-ray examinations would be a major advantage," said Emilie Krite Svanberg,
anaesthesiologist and researcher at Lund University in Sweden in an official statement. The laser beam is a safe method of analysis and is weak and harmless to the child. The spatial distribution of air, that is how much oxygen is present in the different part of the lungs, can also be detected. The method will provide doctors with more information compared to X-rays and will enable continuous monitoring of the baby's condition, facilitating faster implementation of appropriate measures, the researchers explained.
