In 2000, the FDA conditionally approved a fetal oximetry device that was developed to help characterize fetal condition in the presence of a nonreassuring heart rate. Investigators evaluated ...

So, there are three types — fingertip pulse oximeter, handheld oximeter and fetal pulse oximeter. For home use, the fingertip pulse oximeter is the best fit. The other two are primarily used in ...

The clinical report, published in the January 2025 issue of Pediatrics and online on December 16, addresses key developments since pulse oximetry screening was added to the US Recommended Uniform ...