Fig. 1: Suggested initial oxygen saturations for collecting prospective data in preterm infants < 32 weeks’ gestational age. | Journal of Perinatology

Fig. 1: Suggested initial oxygen saturations for collecting prospective data in preterm infants < 32 weeks’ gestational age.

From: Practical interpretation of ILCOR and neonatal resuscitation program recommendations for initial oxygen concentration for neonatal resuscitation/stabilization

Fig. 1: Suggested initial oxygen saturations for collecting prospective data in preterm infants < 32 weeks’ gestational age.

The current edition of the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (9th edition) states that it is reasonable to use 30–100% oxygen for initial resuscitation/stabilization of preterm infants < 32 weeks gestation. The approach outlined in this figure suggests higher initial inspired oxygen for more preterm infants but still within the 30–100% range considered reasonable by ILCOR and NRP.

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