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Prediction of ABG abnormalities by pulse oximetry in neonates with RDS
|
Acidosis
(pH<7.20) |
Hypercapnia
(PaCO2>60) |
Hypoxemia
(PaO2<50) |
Hyperoxemia
(PaO2>80) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut-off point SpO2 (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 95 |
| Sensitivity (%) | 40 | 50 | 75 | 83 |
| Specificity (%) | 100 | 99.6 | 99.5 | 92.4 |
| PPV (%) | 100 | 75 | 75 | 83 |
| NPV (%) | 96.8 | 98.4 | 98.5 | 92.4 |
NPV: Negative predictive value; PPV: Positive predictive value
