Thresholds for oximetry alarms and target range in the NICU: an observational assessment based on likely oxygen tension and maturity

Background Continuous monitoring of SpO 2 in the neonatal ICU is the standard of care. Changes in SpO 2 exposure have been shown to markedly impact outcome, but limiting extreme episodes is an arduous task. Much more complicated than setting alarm policy, it is fraught with balancing alarm fatigue and compliance. Information on optimum strategies is limited. Methods This is a retrospective observational study intended to describe the relative...