Obtaining pulse oximetry data in neonates: a randomised crossover study of sensor application techniques

C P F O'Donnell; C O F Kamlin; P G Davis; C J Morley

doi:10.1136/adc.2004.058925

Obtaining pulse oximetry data in neonates: a randomised crossover study of sensor application techniques

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005 Jan;90(1):F84-5. doi: 10.1136/adc.2004.058925.

Authors

C P F O'Donnell¹, C O F Kamlin, P G Davis, C J Morley

Affiliation

¹ Division of Newborn Services, Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne, 132 Grattan Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia. colm.odonnell@rwh.org.au

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Cross-Over Studies
Heart Rate
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care, Neonatal / methods*
Monitoring, Physiologic / instrumentation
Monitoring, Physiologic / methods
Oximetry / instrumentation
Oximetry / methods*
Resuscitation*