Congenital Hypothyroidism Procedure for Neonatal Screening and Management
DG of Health Services and Programmes
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
3 Mar 2024 (corresponding to 22 Shaban 1445 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Medical Procedure & Treatment, Birth
Acronyms
ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
BBA | Born Before Arrival |
BFFP | Birthing Facility Focal Point |
BP | Blood pressure |
CH | Congenital hypothyroidism |
DWCH | Department of Women & Child Health |
EPI | Expanded Program of Immunization |
FSH | Follicle-Stimulating Hormone |
FT4 | Free thyroxine |
IV | Intravenous |
LH | Luteinizing hormone |
MD | Medical Doctor |
mg | Milligram |
ml | Milliliter |
mm | Millimeter |
MO | Medical Officer |
PEAS | Performance Evaluation Assessment Scheme |
TBG | Thyroxine-Binding Globulin |
TFT | Thyroid function Test(s) |
TSH | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone |
TSH-R | TSH Receptor |
μg | Microgram |