Neonatologists’ practices about use of oximetry study in neonates
| Responses | N | % |
| 1. How often do you use an oxygen download study in your unit before referral to a sleep physician? | ||
| a. Always | 42 | 45 |
| b. Usually | 13 | 14 |
| c. Sometimes | 18 | 19 |
| d. Never | 11 | 12 |
| e. Did not answer | 9 | 10 |
| 2. What is the duration of an oxygen download study in your unit? | ||
| a. 6 hours | 9 | 10 |
| b. 8 hours | 10 | 11 |
| c. 12 hours | 33 | 35 |
| d. 24 hours | 32 | 34 |
| e. Did not answer | 9 | 10 |
| 3. What device do you use to record oximetry? | ||
| a. Masimo | 50 | 54 |
| b. Nellcor | 9 | 10 |
| c. Not sure | 16 | 17 |
| d. Did not answer | 18 | 19 |
| 4. What is considered abnormal oxygen download study in your unit (what features in oximetry would prompt you to refer for sleep study): | ||
| a. Saturation <90% for more than 5% of download | 47 | 74 |
| b. Saturation <85% for more than 2% of download | 12 | 13 |
| c. Saturation <80% for more than 1% of download | 12 | 13 |
| d. Frequent bradycardia and/or desaturation | 30 | 32 |
| e. Clusters of desaturations | 26 | 28 |