Posted by : Left | July 13, 2012
When we’re pregnant, we don’t want to imagine something could be wrong with our baby’s heart. Don’t heart defects happen to other families? Truth is, they happen to any family. What if a simple, quick, Continue Reading
Posted by : Left | July 13, 2012
About one percent of babies are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD), or malformation of the heart that develops before the baby is born. CHD is the most common birth defect, however sometimes Continue Reading
Posted by : Left | July 13, 2012
States in purple are currently screening every baby for heart defects. In other states, some or nearly all hospitals are screening. Please visit the CCHD Screening Map for detailed information about the status of Continue Reading
Posted by : Left | July 12, 2012
While few states currently have mandated screening programs, several hospitals across the country are screening every baby. Before giving birth, check with your hospital to see if newborn heart screening is routine. If it isn’t, your Continue Reading
Posted by : Left | July 9, 2012
Hearing something might be wrong with your new baby is enough to send a parent into panic mode. While false negatives (passing the test, but not having a heart defect) are low, they do happen. Luckily Continue Reading
Posted by : Left | July 13, 2011
Information for Parents While hospitals have pediatric pulse oximeter probes, not all homebirth attendants and birth centers do. Just like with metabolic (heel stick) newborn screening and hearing screening, you should still get your baby Continue Reading
Posted by : kbrite | July 13, 2012
Pulse oximetry has proven to be an effective way to screen for congenital heart disease in some infants. On this page, we briefly outline the results of research studies. Pulse oximetry screening for congenital heart defects in newborn infants (PulseOx): a Continue Reading
Posted by : kbrite | July 12, 2012
For an interactive online application to enter data from screens and interpret data, visit PedsPulseOx.com. CDC Screening Algorithm Continue Reading
Posted by : kbrite | July 10, 2012
The CCHD Screening Map from 1in100.org and the Newborn Coalition outlines screening activity in all states, including legislation and pilot programs. Click on the interactive map for Continue Reading
Posted by : kbrite | July 10, 2012
Other academic sources: STAR-G: CCHD Screening Fact Sheet Strategies for implementing screening for critical congenital heart disease. Kemper AR, Mahle WT, Martin GR, Cooley WC, Kumar P, Morrow WR, Kelm K, Pearson GD, Glidewell J, Grosse Continue Reading
Posted by : kbrite | July 8, 2012
Are you interested in being champion for newborn heart defect screening at your hospital? Your efforts will save lives. By now, you’re probably familiar with the studies and papers that show pulse oximetry screening works. Continue Reading
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