PURLs: Pulse oximetry for newborns: should it be routine?

J Fam Pract. 2012 May;61(5):283-6.

Abstract

All newborns should be screened with pulse oximetry prior to discharge; it increases detection of congenital heart defects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine* / methods
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / mortality
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Missouri / epidemiology
  • Neonatal Screening
  • Oximetry* / methods
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity