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

Cardiovascular malformations are the commonest form of congenital defects and could result in significant morbidity. Antenatal and early postnatal detection is still unreliable, especially in developing countries and low-income communities. The aim of the study was to assess the value of early pulse...

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Published in:The Gazette of the Egyptian Paediatric Association 2016-03, Vol.64 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Donia, Atef El-Sayed, Tolba, Omar Atef
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymptomatic
Cardiac lesions
Congenital
Early detection
Newborn
Pulse oximetry
الأعراض
الأمراض
التشخيص
التشخيص الطبي
الرضع
القلب
طب الأطفال
قياس التأكسج النبضي
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Summary:Cardiovascular malformations are the commonest form of congenital defects and could result in significant morbidity. Antenatal and early postnatal detection is still unreliable, especially in developing countries and low-income communities. The aim of the study was to assess the value of early pulse oximetry in the detection of cardiac lesions among asymptomatic term newborns with subnormal oxygen saturation. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the well-baby nursery of a community hospital, between March and August 2013. A total of 120 asymptomatic, apparently healthy term newborns who had persistent postductal SpO2
ISSN:1110-6638
2090-9942
DOI:10.1016/j.epag.2016.02.001