Neonatal pulse oximetry screening: a national survey

Pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects in newborn infants: Should it be routine?

“…In the UK, in 2010, only 7% of maternity units undertook routine screening26 but by 2012 this increased to almost 20% and around 70% of the non-screening units considered its introduction 20. There remains, in the UK, a wide variation in practice owing to the lack of national guidance and consensus.…”

The impact and efficacy of routine pulse oximetry screening for CHD in a local hospital

“…11 Nevertheless, scepticism still remains: there is no unified protocol in the United Kingdom, and uptake among hospitals both nationally and internationally is sporadic. 12,13 Of particular concern to local hospitals is how to meet the need for timely paediatric cardiology assessment after a positive screening test, as such services are usually only available urgently in regional centres. There is also concern from regional centres that meeting the anticipated extra demand for cardiology services may be challenging.…”