Pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects in newborn infants: should it be routine?

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2014 Jan;99(1):F93-5. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-303968. Epub 2013 Aug 9.

Abstract

Screening with pulse oximetry for critical congenital heart defects is the subject of much recent debate. This review will explore the recent evidence for screening and discuss how implementation of screening might be best achieved.

Keywords: Cardiology; Congenital Abnorm; Neonatology; Screening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neonatal Screening / methods*
  • Oximetry / methods*