Evaluation of pulse oximetry in the early detection of cyanotic congenital heart disease in newborns

ABSTRACT

Background: Delayed or missed diagnosis of critical and cyanotic congenital heart disease [CHD] in asymptomatic newborns may result in significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of pulse oximetry screening performed on the first day of life for the early detection of critical and cyanotic CHD in apparently normal newborns