Does Morphine Cause Increased Oxygen Usage?
Oxygen is a gas that the cells in your body need to work properly. The air we breathe normally has 21% oxygen. A maximum of 100% oxygen can be given.
WHY IS OXYGEN USED?
Babies with heart or lung problems may need increased amounts of oxygen.
HOW IS OXYGEN DELIVERED?
There are several different ways to deliver oxygen to a baby. It depends on how much oxygen is needed and whether the baby requires a breathing machine.
An oxygen hood is used for babies who can breathe on their own but still...
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