Evaluation of Pulse Oximetry Screening Rates Among the Midwife ‐Attended Out‐of‐Hospital Birth Community in Michigan

DiscussionOur findings indicate that CCHD screening rates are low among midwife ‐attended out‐of‐hospital birth community. Screening rates were higher among midwives who received a pulse oximeter from MDHHS, but fewer than half of the attended births had a reported pulse oximetry screening. Further discussions with the midwife‐attended out‐of‐hospital birth communit y to better understand screening barriers may be beneficial.

Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - March 13, 2019 Category: Midwifery Authors: Evan Withrow, Chris Fussman, Kristen Thompson, Mary Kleyn Tags: Original Research Source Type: research