Newborn Pulse Oximety as a Predictor for Newborn Status and Future Outcome As Compared With the Apgar Score
Newborn Pulse Oximety as a Predictor for Newborn Status and Future Outcome As Compared With the Apgar Score
Apgar score is a subjective measure to assess prognosis and future outcome of a newborn. Pulse oximetry taken at 1, 5 and 10 minutes will be correlated to apgar scores in respective times in an goal to assess the usability of pulse oximetry as an added tool in determining the newborn prognosis
Inclusion Criteria:
Newborns delivered vaginaly or by C-section at Kern Medical Center labor and delivery ward
Exclusion Criteria:
known cardiopulmonary disease of the newborn