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This study evaluated the use of pulse oximetry to prevent childhood pneumonia-related morbidity and mortality by assessing its ability to diagnose and prognose pneumonia severity compared to current WHO IMCI guidelines. A systematic review found pulse oximetry had good sensitivity and specificity to detect hypoxemia compared to clinical assessment alone. An economic model estimated that adding pulse oximetry to IMCI guidelines would cost $0.28 more per child but prevent 0.006 more disability adjusted life y

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