March 3, 2026Open Access

A pilot implementation study to detect neonatal critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry screening in Accra, Ghana

Key Points

Newborn screening detected critical congenital heart disease, enhancing early diagnosis.
Implementation noted successful integration of pulse oximetry with 100 newborns screened.
This observational analysis across two hospitals supports routine pulse oximetry use in newborns.
Findings highlight the potential for improved neonatal care in resource-limited settings.

Abstract

POS was successfully implemented in two large tertiary hospitals in Accra, Ghana and identified newborns with CHD. Early detection of cases that would have otherwise gone undiagnosed underscores the importance of systematic screening for timely recognition. These findings support the integration of pulse oximetry into routine newborn care in resource-limited settings.

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Yao et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75c68c6e9836116a2544c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022157

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