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The adverse effects of using 100 percent oxygen for resuscitation of newborn infants

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The potential adverse effects of 100% oxygen during newborn resuscitation are well described in the neonatal and animal resuscitation literature. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of resuscitation of human infants with air (21% oxygen) versus 100% oxygen have shown a significant reduction in mortality and no evidence of harm when air is used (Davis, et … Continued