Quiz: AAP critical congenital heart disease screening recommendations

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In December 2024, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) introduced updates to the critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening algorithm to enhance efficiency and accuracy in newborn screenings. These changes include a simplified process that reduces the number of retests and refines the criteria for passing oxygen saturation levels. The goal of these refinements is to decrease misinterpretation, improve sensitivity, and ensure more consistent implementation of CCHD screening across hospitals nationwide.

In this quiz, we test your knowledge of some of the specific guidances and clinical pears from the recommendations.

Take the quiz below to test your comprehension of the updated screening process and its implications for clinical practice.

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References:

Oster EM, Nelangi MP, Pramanik AK, et al. Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease: A New Algorithm and Other Updated Recommendations: Clinical Report. Pediatrics January 2025; 155 (1): e2024069667. 10.1542/peds.2024-069667

Fitch, J. Updated pediatric screening recommendations for critical congenital heart disease. Contemporary Pediatrics. January 2, 2025. Accessed April 10, 2025. https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/updated-pediatric-screening-recommendations-for-critical-congenital-heart-disease