Pulse oximetry in the newborn: Is the left hand pre- or post-ductal?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over the past few years, great efforts have been made to screen duct-dependent congenital heart diseases in the newborn. Arterial pulse oximetry screening (foot and/or right hand) has been put forth as the most useful strategy to pre...

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Main Authors: Bucher Hans, Rüegger Christoph, Mieth Romaine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/10/35