Andrew K. Ewer

Pulse Oximetry as a Screening Tool to Detect Hypoxia Associated with Early-onset Sepsis in Asymptomatic Newborns: A Feasibility Study in a Low-income Country

Elsa M. King, Christopher Lieu, Albion Kasasa, Andrew K. Ewer & Shakila Thangaratinam · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: i) To assess the feasibility of using pulse oximetry as a screening tool in low-income countries to detect hypoxemia associated with early-onset sepsis in asymptomatic newborns. ii) To evaluate the acceptability of pulse oximetry screening to mothers and healthcare professi...