Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Case Reports Comparative Study
Reflectance pulse oximetry from core body in neonates and infants: comparison to arterial blood oxygen saturation and to transmission pulse oximetry.
To compare pulse oximetry oxygen saturation (SpO(2)) measured by a novel reflectance method from core body to arterial oxygen saturation (SaO(2)) in neonates and infants. Transmission pulse oximetry (TPO) was measured for comparison. ⋯ Reflectance pulse oximetry measured from core body of neonates and infants is accurate and reliable and is comparable to the transmission SpO(2) when compared to functional SaO(2). We speculate that the reflectance method might be advantageous in cases of poor peripheral perfusion in neonates and infants.