June 9, 2026 · Resuscitation · DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111164

Gentle limb fixation for a faster reliable heart rate obtained with pulse oximeter at birth

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The authors aimed to investigate whether infant limb movement and gentle fixation after pulse oximeter application affect the time required to obtain a reliable heart rate (HR) reading in neonates during resuscitation. Their findings indicate that gentle limb fixation significantly reduces the time to achieve a reliable HR compared to limb movement, suggesting that this technique may enhance the timeliness of clinical assessments in neonatal care.

Mirthe M Bloemhof, Janneke Dekker, Sanne Ma van den Berg, Ryanne Koster, Sophie Je Cramer, Arjan B Te Pas

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