Abstract
All newborns should be screened with pulse oximetry prior to discharge; it increases detection of congenital heart defects.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine* / methods
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Early Diagnosis
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
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Heart Defects, Congenital / mortality
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Missouri / epidemiology
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Neonatal Screening
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Oximetry* / methods
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Sensitivity and Specificity