Pulse oximetry in newborn physical screening
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Detail of outcome
The evidence on the use of pulse oximetry as an additional test into the newborn and infant physical examination screening programme remains unclear on what the benefits and harms were for non-cardiac conditions when pulse oximetry is used.
Given the public and clinical interest in this area and the committee’s investment, the UK NSC supported the call for further research to be undertaken to explore the uncertainties before it makes a final recommendation on this.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is inviting comments on the use of pulse oximetry as an additional test in the newborn and infant physical examination. The aim would be to increase the detection of critical congenital heart defects and other significant conditions associated with neonatal hypoxaemia.
Please use the consultation response form below to submit your comments on the draft papers.
All submitted consultation comments, as well as UK NSC’s response, will be published at the same time as the final review.
