Title: Pulse Oximetry Screening for Babies
Headings: Pulse Oximetry Screening for Babies
Pulse Oximetry Screening for Babies
How Is a Pulse Oximetry Test Performed?
Is Pulse Oximetry Testing Safe?
Why Is Pulse Oximetry Testing Important?

Content: The time required to complete this test is approximately 1 to 5 minutes. Is Pulse Oximetry Testing Safe? Yes. There are no known risks associated with pulse oximetry testing. This is not a blood test so it does not require a needle stick. There is no radiation involved with this test as well. It simply temporarily shines a light through the skin to test how much of the blood contains oxygen. Why Is Pulse Oximetry Testing Important? Some congenital heart defects do not show signs within the first days or even weeks of life. Sometimes babies with significant congenital heart disease may not have a murmur after birth.