Evaluation of pulse oximetry screening in Middle Tennessee: cases for consideration before universal screening
Evaluation of pulse oximetry screening in Middle Tennessee: cases for consideration before universal screening
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10.1038/jp.2010.70
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2011-02-01
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2.9
通讯作者:
Walsh, W.
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Walsh, W.
Objective: Pulse oximetry screening of asymptomatic newborns is suggested as a life-saving procedure for the timely detection of critical congenital heart disease (CHD) in asymptomatic newborns. We evaluated this screening and report cases that demonstrate problems with screening in a non-research setting.Study Design: An elective state-directed public health screening program was evaluated in Middle Tennessee; 14 564 infants were screened after 24 h of age and before discharge. The screening was performed in a non-research setting by nurses at the local hospitals. A parallel investigation of the methods and timing of diagnosis in Middle Tennessee revealed a surprisingly high incidence of antenatal diagnosis (66%).Result: Using a saturation value of 94% as the defined normal, the positive predictive value was less than 1%, with 112 infants having a false positive case and 1 having a true positive case identified (incidence 1/34 775). The one true positive case was not referred for evaluation. One false-positive case resulted in a costly referral and hospitalization. Antenatal diagnosis when combined with physical examination detected 43 of 44 infants with critical CHD during the year-long evaluation.Conclusion: Before universal screening can be implemented, a system of care must be defined to address the educational and referral issues raised by this report. Journal of Perinatology (2011) 31, 125-129; doi:10.1038/jp.2010.70; published online 27 May 2010