The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of implementing a universal pulse oximeter screening as a way to detect critical congenital heart disease in otherwise well-appearing newborns.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
6,147
Capital Health Regional Medical Center - Pediatrix Medical Group
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
True Positive Rate
The numbers of subjects who have a positive pulse oximetry screening test and who in follow-up evaluation are found to have CCHD.
Time frame: One year follow-up
False Positive Rate
The numbers of subjects who have a positive pulse oximetry screening test and who in follow-up evaluation are found to have normal hearts.
Time frame: One year follow-up
True Negative Rate
The number of subjects who have a negative pulse oximetry screening test and who in follow-up evaluation are found to have normal hearts.
Time frame: One year follow-up
False Negative Rate
The number of subjects who have a negative pulse oximetry screening test and who in follow-up evaluation are found to have heart defects.
Time frame: One year follow-up
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