Früherfassung von zyanotischen Herzfehlern mit der Pulsoximetrie

Background: Approximately half of all newborns with congenital heart disease are asymptomatic in the first days of life. Early detection of ductal-dependant cardiac malformations prior to ductal closure is, however, of significant clinical importance as treatment outcome is related to the time of diagnosis. To date, relatively few studies have reported the use of pulse oximetry for early detection of congenital heart disease. Aims: 1) to determine the effectiveness of pulse oximetry for the detection of congenital heart disease in otherwise healthy newborns, 2) to determine if routine pulse oximetry has improved…