Obtaining pulse oximetry data in neonates: a randomised crossover study of sensor application techniques.
Pulse oximetry may be useful during neonatal resuscitation. A randomised crossover study was performed to determine the most efficient method of applying the sensor. Applying it to the infant before connecting to the oximeter resulted in quickest acquisition of accurate heart rate. This technique should be preferred during resuscitation.
O'Donnell
C P F
CP
Division of Newborn Services, Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne, 132 Grattan Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia. colm.odonnell@rwh.org.au
Kamlin
C O F
CO
Davis
P G
PG
Morley
C J
CJ
D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000379:methods*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010092:Oximetry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012151:Resuscitation