The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 6 , Pages 747-748 , June 2008

Physical Examination and Pulse Oximetry in Newborn Infants: Out with the Old, in with the New?

  • William T. Mahle, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr William T. Mahle, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Sibley Heart Center Cardiology, 52 Executive Park South, Suite 5200, Atlanta, GA 30329.

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PII: S0022-3476(08)00083-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.01.043

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 6 , Pages 747-748 , June 2008

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