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ClinicalApr 29, 20268 min read

Pre- and Post-Ductal Oxygenation in Newborns

Learn how to interpret preductal and postductal oxygen saturation differences in newborns, identify ductal shunting patterns, recognize PPHN physiology, and apply CCHD screening context at the bedside.

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