Routine Oxygen Saturation Measurement on the Newborn Pulse Oximetry CA5175 v3.1

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A clinical guideline for the  Routine Oxygen Saturation Measurement on the New-born Pulse Oximetry

Role of routine pre discharge pulse oximetry screening in delivery suite and postnatal ward to improve early detection of critical cyanotic congenital heart disease CCHD in asymptomatic new-born babies.

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Date Uploaded
27.07.2021
Date Review
27.07.2024
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