Comparison of Two Pulse Oximeters in Delivery Room

Comparison of Two Pulse Oximeters in Delivery Room: A Prospective Study

Time to stable reading of oxygen saturation at the delivery room will be compared between two different devices.

After delivery babies will be located in the radiant warmer. The probe of each pulse oximeter will be applied to one of the feet. Both probes will be simultaneously connected to the female plug of the pulse oximeter.

Heart rate will be checked

Time to get a stable reading in each device (by observation on the devices' display) will be recorded; this will be the primary study outcome. Other vital signs (oxygen saturation, heart rate) and demographics) will be recorded as well.

Paired students T test will be used for the statistical analyzes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Neonates in the operation or delivery room immediately after delivery whose parents agreed to enter the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Malformation of one of the legs, not allowing sensor application. Any situation in which the study might interfere with the treatment of the newborn