Use of early pulse oximetry in the detection of cardiac lesions among asymptomatic term newborns

Conclusion Pulse oximetry can be used as a tool in apparently healthy term newborns for the early detection of cardiac lesions that might necessitate specialized follow-up and care. An initial test after the age of 2h followed by a confirmatory test 2h later, with a cut-off value of <95% is proposed. A comprehensive study is necessary to validate the results of this study. This might be of significant importance in low-income communities.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research