Routine Pulse Oximetry Testing; implementation and practise

This webinar supports the launch of the BAPM Framework on Routine Pulse Oximetry Testing for Newborn Babies. This Framework for Practice has the following aims:

• To provide standardised guidance for routine pulse oximetry (PulseOx) testing of all asymptomatic newborn babies of 34 weeks and above born in any setting the UK.
• To identify and manage babies with persistently low oxygen saturations enabling timely investigation and treatment. To minimise unnecessary investigations in babies with delayed cardio-respiratory adaptation (i.e. healthy babies) and prevent unnecessary parent-baby separation.
• To provide guidance for parents on the nature of the PulseOx test.
• To provide guidance on audit and governance regarding pulse oximetry testing.

Programme

• Welcome and introduction to the framework – background and current status - Andy Ewer
• The protocol and Management of a red pathway - Vix Monnelly
• Implementation Experience - Lambri Yianni
• Practical considerations – who can test, equipment, training - Lambri Yianni
• Communicating with Parents - Suzie Hutchinson
• Testing outside the acute hospital setting - Thomas McEwan
• Audit and governance, future research needed - Kate Regan
• Q&A with panel - Andy Ewer, Eleri Adams, Vix Monnelly, Lambri Yianni, Suzie Hutchinson and Thomas McEwan

Preliminary programme, subject to change

Tickets 

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Date: 9 December 2024
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Online - Teams webinar 

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