Presentation Information
Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHD) Using Pulse Oximetry
- Speaker: Regina Grazel , MSN, RN, BC, APN-C
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- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME
Abstract:
This presentation will review the background and importance of newborn screening with pulse oximetry to aid in the early detection of critical congenital heart defects and other serious conditions. Factors influencing implementation of the screening including legislation, advocacy efforts and recommendations by professional medical associations will be covered. Best practices for performing the screening will be reviewed as well as implications for screening in the NICU and other special populations. The results of the first statewide screening program implemented in the US will be shared to demonstrate the unique contribution of pulse oximetry in the detection of previously unrecognized CCHD.
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May 15, 2017
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Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHD) Using Pulse Oximetry
This presentation will review the background and importance of newborn screening with pulse oximetry to aid in the early detection of critical congenital heart defects and other serious conditions. Factors influencing implementation of the screening including legislation, advocacy efforts and recommendations by professional medical associations will be covered. Best practices for performing the screening will be reviewed as well as implications for screening in the NICU and other special populations. The results of the first statewide screening program implemented in the US will be shared to demonstrate the unique contribution of pulse oximetry in the detection of previously unrecognized CCHD.
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