Journal article
Audit of pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in newborns
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of a new screening protocol for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD).
BACKGROUND: In March 2014, the Ontario Provincial Council for Maternal Child Health (PCMCH) recommended screening for CCHD, utilizing pulse oximetry to measure oxygen saturation as part of the newborn examination. However, this is yet to be implemented in all hospitals.
Authors
Lightfoot M; Hough P; Hudak A; Gordon M; Barker S; Meeder R; Colpitts M; Roberts G; Smith WG
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 305–306
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
September 1, 2017
DOI
10.1093/pch/pxx091
ISSN
1205-7088