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tio of 0.5 in adults,5,6 and 0.5–0.66 in infants and small children.7 2.2 In preparation for the suctioning event, delivery of 100% oxygen in pediatric8 and adult patients9 and 10% increase of baseline in neonates10-12 for 30– 60 seconds prior to the suctioning event is …

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Free Foundations

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