Open AccessPre- and Post-ductal oxygen saturation among apparently healthy low birth weight neonates
Author(s) -
Leo A Odudu,
Beatrice Nkolika Ezenwa,
Christopher Imokhuede Esezobor,
Ekanem N. Ekure,
Mathias T. C Egri Okwaji,
Chinyere Ezeaka,
Fidelis O Njokanma,
Jejelola Ladele
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
nigerian postgraduate medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1117-1936
DOI - 10.4103/npmj.npmj_164_17
Subject(s) - medicine , low birth weight , birth weight , oxygen saturation , pediatrics , obstetrics , pregnancy , oxygen , chemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , biology
Reference values of oxygen saturation (SpO2) to guide care of low birth weight neonates have been obtained mainly from Caucasians. Data from African newborns are lacking. To determine the pre- and post-ductal SpO2values of low birth weight neonates within the first 72 h of life, compare SpO2values of moderate-late preterm and term low birth weight neonates and determine how mode of delivery affected SpO2in the first 24 h of life.