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Preterm Neonate target oxygen saturation is ?

A
91-95 %
B
> 95%
C
85-89%
D
<80%
High-Yield Explanation
*Warm humidified oxygen should be provided at a concentration initially sufficient to keep aerial oxygen pressure between 50 and 70 mm Hg (91-95% saturation) in order to maintain normal tissue oxygenation while minimizing the risk of oxygen toxicity.Hyperoxia may also contribute to lung injury in preterm infants. However, a lower target range of oxygenation (85-89%), as compared with a higher range (91-95%) increases moality, and does not alter rates of BPD, BPD/death, blindness, or neurodevelopmental impairment. Therefore, the currently recommended range of oxygen saturation targets is 91-95%. Ref : Nelson 9 thedition pg 854

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