The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 147-148 , July 2009

Pulse oximetry before discharge from the nursery can increase detection of serious congenital heart disease

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PII: S0022-3476(09)00344-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.03.053

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 147-148 , July 2009

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