What does Preductal and Postductal mean?

Oximeter probes can be placed on preductal (right hand) and postductal (feet) sites to assess for right-to-left shunting at the level of the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus.

How is neonatal oxygen saturation measured?

Pulse oximetry is commonly used to monitor oxygenation in neonates, but cannot detect variations in hemoglobin. Venous and arterial oxygen saturations are rarely monitored. Few data are available to validate measurements of oxygen saturation in neonates (venous, arterial, or pulse oximetric).

Is Preductal higher than Postductal?

The mean postductal saturation is higher than preductal during this time. OBJECTIVE: To establish simultaneous pre- and postductal oxygen saturation nomograms in asymptomatic newborns when screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) at ∼24 hours after birth.

What is pre and post-ductal pulse oximetry?

-Pre-ductal and post-ductal pulse O2 saturation (SpO2) monitors (to detect R → L shunting at ductus arteriosus). A difference of ≥10% suggests marked pulmonary hypertension. -Cardiology consultation and echocardiogram to R/O congenital heart disease.

Can you have cyanosis with normal oxygen saturation?

Even with normal arterial oxygenation, cyanosis can occur when there is increased extraction of oxygen at the capillary level because the average of arterial and venous oxygen saturation will be lower.

What happens during cyanosis?

Blood that has lost its oxygen is dark bluish-red. People whose blood is low in oxygen tend to have a bluish color to their skin. This condition is called cyanosis. Depending on the cause, cyanosis may develop suddenly, along with shortness of breath and other symptoms.

Why does peripheral cyanosis indicate?

Peripheral cyanosis can be seen because of the following: Reduced cardiac output secondary to heart failure or shock. Local vasoconstriction due to cold exposure, hypothermia, acrocyanosis, and Raynaud phenomenon. Vasomotor instability.

What is the difference between pre-ductal and postductal saturations?

Arterial post-ductal sat’s are measured in the foot. Post-ductal saturations become lower than pre-ductal when there is mixing of pulmonary blood through the duct, i.e. in congenital heart defects that are duct dependent. For example, severe coarcations or transpositions of the great arteries typically have lower postductal sat´s.

What is arterial post-ductal saturation?

Arterial post-ductal sat’s are measured in the foot. Post-ductal saturations become lower than pre-ductal when there is mixing of pulmonary blood through the duct, i.e. in congenital heart defects that are duct dependent.

What does the post ductal saturation measure?

The post ductal saturation measures the level of arterial oxygen in the blood as the blood leaves the heart and after it has passed through the ductus ateriosus of the heart. I hope ive got it right but not too sure.

What does postductal saturation of 95% indicate?

I see it frequently in otherwise healthy babies..the reassuring sign: the postductal saturation is 95-100% in those babies with very well felt femorals. It happened that most of those babies where somehow polycythaemic ( Hb around 200mg%) Also if you do echo..likely the duct will be still open ( transitional).