Large scale application of pulse oximeter and auscultation in screening of neonatal congenital heart disease
Abstract Purpose To conduct a retrospective evaluation of a large clinical implementation of combined pulse oximeter (POX) and cardiac auscultation as a Gel fast-screening device for congenital heart disease (CHD).Methods Every newborn in a large maternity healthcare center received auscultation and POX screening within 24 hours after delivery.When