Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects after Home Birth and Early Postnatal Discharge
To assess the accuracy of pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) in a setting with home births and early discharge after hospital deliveries, by using an adapted protocol fitting the work patterns of community midwives. Pre- and postductal oxygen saturations (SpO2) we...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Journal of pediatrics 2018-06, Vol.197, p.29-35.e1 |
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Zusammenfassung: | To assess the accuracy of pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) in a setting with home births and early discharge after hospital deliveries, by using an adapted protocol fitting the work patterns of community midwives.
Pre- and postductal oxygen saturations (SpO2) were measured ≥1 hour after birth and on day 2 or 3. Screenings were positive if the SpO2 measurement was |
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ISSN: | 0022-3476 1097-6833 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.01.039 |