Critical Congenital Heart Defects: Updated Newborn Screening Guidelines for Parents to Know

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Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect. Early detection of heart disease before babies leave the hospital is crucial. Clinicians and medical staff can review proper screening for CHD in this video using pulse oximetry (pulse ox). It's a simple, non-invasive, painless procedure that helps save hundreds of infant lives a year in the U.S.

Resources for Parents:

https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/departments/cardiology/provider-resources/pulse-ox-congenital-heart-disease-screening

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Newborn-Pulse-Oximetry-Screening-to-Detect-Critical-Congenital-Heart-Disease.aspx
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Cardiology
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