Effectiveness of pulse oximetry in addition to clinical examination in screening for congenital heart disease in newborns.

Report By: Dr Meena Patel - SpR Paediatrics
Institution: St. Mary's Hospital, London.
Date Submitted: 15th January 2008
Last Modified: 15th January 2008
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [asymptomatic newborn infants] is [pulse oximetry in addition to clinical examination] superior to clincial examination alone in [screening for congenital heart disease]?