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Pulse Oximetry Resources for Professionals

We are here to support healthcare professionals working with babies, children and families affected by congenital heart defects. We work to improve the early detection and treatment of babies with congenital heart disease (CHD) and we recognise the important role that pulse oximetry testing of newborns can have in detection of CHD.

If you have recently introduced the test at your unit, we hope these resources are of use. If you work for an NHS Trust or in a frontline maternity unit that does not currently offer the test, then we may be able to fund machines for you. You can apply for machines here.

Resources

Where have we placed our pulse oximetry machines?

This map shows the maternity units where our funded machines have been placed.

Leaflet for parents

A leaflet to give to parents about their baby’s pulse oximetry test, containing information and links to further reading about the test. If you would like paper copies, please email orders@tinytickers.org.

Sample pathway for pulse oximetry screening

Dr. Vix Monnelly, from NHS Lothian, has shared the Trust’s newborn pulse oximetry screening training package, which you can read here.

Training videos

With thanks to Dr. Ghada Ramadan at Medway NHS Foundation Trust for sharing this video on how to carry out a pulse oximetry test.

Our Test for Tommy campaign

Our Test for Tommy Campaign raises funds to enable us to place pulse oximetry machines in UK hospitals. Named in memory of baby Tommy McKellar, we launched the campaign in 2018, because we believe every baby should have the test that could help save their life.

NHS Trust Pulse Oximetry Application

If you work for an NHS Trust or in a frontline maternity unit that does not currently offer the test, then we may be able to fund machines for you. Please let us know by filling out this application form.

More information for parents

Information written by pulse oximetry expert, Professor Andrew Ewer, explaining the reasons for the test and the possible outcomes.

Submit your impact

By ​​completing this form you are helping us to understand the impact of each pulse oximetry machine(s). This data helps us to report back to our generous funders and understand the impact of our work.

Technical support for Pulse Oximetry

Hospitals using equipment donated by Tiny Tickers can contact Masimo customer support directly with any queries on 01256 479988 or TechService-UK@masimo.com

Useful links

Research on pulse oximetry testing by Professor Andrew Ewer, Professor of Neonatal Medicine at University of Birmingham

UK National Screening Committee

Information on the UK National Screening Committee’s consultation and outcomes on pulse oximetry screening 

The Neonatal GIRFT report (includes recommendations on pulse oximetry screening)

*Please note, as per our charitable objectives, pulse oximetry machines are funded by Tiny Tickers for the purposes of assisting with the possible detection of congenital heart disease in newborn babies.

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