Can we Replace Arterial Blood Gas Analysis by Pulse Oximetry in Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome, who are Treated According to INSURE Protocol?

Can we Replace Arterial Blood Gas Analysis by Pulse Oximetry in Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome, who are Treated According to INSURE Protocol?

Neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), who are treated according to INSURE protocol; require arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis to decide on appropriate management. We conducted this study to investigate the validity of pulse oximetry instead of frequent ABG analysis in the evaluation of...

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Main Authors: Pedram Niknafs, Elahe Norouzi, Bahareh Bahman Bijari, Reza Baneshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2015-05-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Infant
Respiratory distress syndrome
Oximetry
Blood gaz analysis
Online Access:http://ijms.sums.ac.ir/index.php/IJMS/article/view/26

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