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Baby's First Test: Heart Disease Screening

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Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) represents a group of heart defects that cause serious, life- threatening symptoms, but are often treatable if detected early. Learn about this simple screening test that uses non-invasive pulse oximetry to measure how much oxygen is in the blood; helping to identify babies who may be affected by CCHD before they leave the hospital.

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Common tests in the NICU

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Tests in the NICU is a resource with descriptions of tests that a baby may have while in the NICU. © March of Dimes

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What is newborn screening?

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Dr. Vedang Lodhe explains the importance of newborn screenings.

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  • Vaccination in the NICU
  • Preparing to Go Home from the NICU

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