Several narrative reviews on maternal or newborn technologies are based on gray literature and provide limited analysis beyond descriptions of devices [ 66, 67].
A descriptive review on newborn health technology [ 67] suggests that there is increasing attention to low-cost, low-tech infant warmers [ 68], neonatal resuscitators [ 78], and phototherapy devices for the therapy of hyperbilirubinemia [ 79].
Therefore, issues specific to certain diseases detectable by newborn screening or technologies of newborn screening are not addressed in these guidelines.
For the test of applicability, a data set of 55 coverage decisions made on newborn screening (NBS) technologies was available.
Its mandate was to advise and guide the Secretary of DHHS regarding the most appropriate application of universal newborn screening tests, technologies, policies, guidelines, and programs in order to effectively reduce morbidity and mortality in newborns and children who have or who are at risk for heritable disorders.
Genomics is an incredible technology for newborn and pre-natal screening, investigating the cause of a rare condition, and treating cancer, but for most healthy people it's still not particularly revolutionary.
The utilization of microprocessor technology in newborn ventilation has allowed delivering small tidal volumes and utilising newer modes of ventilation that have a potential to limit ventilation induced lung injury (VILI).
The expenditure became manifold when the user or baby was referred to another facility due to a shortage of gynaecologist and anaesthetist and lack of technology (especially newborn care and blood bank).
While the use of MS/MS technology for newborn screening implies that the number of labs performing screening tests be reduced, the intangible costs related to potential disruption of the current newborn screening programme incurred by such reorganisation have not been taken into account either.
It has protected women from other invasive interventions during pregnancy and prevented deaths and damage amongst newborns and is a technology which has been adopted worldwide.
