Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) consist of specific congenital heart defects that are known to be life threatening to any newborn when undiagnosed. As Midwives are goal is care for clients and newborns that are low risk. Newborns who do not pass the CCHD screening will be referred to a specialist for further evaluation and management.
AMC uses evidenced based non-invasive technology known as pulse oximetry. The screening detects how much oxygen is being circulated in your baby's blood without poking or sticky your baby. Rest assured the screening is gently performed at the bedside during the postpartum period.
AMC uses evidenced based non-invasive technology known as pulse oximetry. The screening detects how much oxygen is being circulated in your baby's blood without poking or sticky your baby. Rest assured the screening is gently performed at the bedside during the postpartum period.
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