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Pulse Oximetry Screening in Germany-Historical Aspects and Future Perspectives
Frank-Thomas Riede1, Christian Paech1, Thorsten Orlikowsky2
1Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Heart Centre, University of Leipzig, 04289 Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, Germany.
Abstract:
In January 2017, pulse oximetry screening was legally implemented in routine neonatal care in Germany. The preceding developments, which were the prerequisite for this step, are described in the specific context of Germany's health care system. Continued evaluation of the method is imperative and may lead to modifications in the screening protocol, ideally in accordance with the efforts in other countries.
