@queerider: 🩺The "Big Three" Screening Methods Most programs use a three-pronged approach within the first 24 to 48 hours of life: The Heel Prick (Blood Spot Test): A few drops of blood are collected from the baby's heel on a special filter paper card. This sample is screened for dozens of metabolic, endocrine, and genetic disorders. Pulse Oximetry: A painless sensor is placed on the baby's skin (usually the hand and foot) to measure oxygen levels. This helps detect Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD). Hearing Screen: Small earphones or sensors measure how the baby's brain or ears respond to sound, identifying hearing loss that could otherwise delay speech development.#NurseAcupunctureDaily #newbornscreening #badbunny#queerider