What FiO2 should be used in neonates prior to endotracheal suctioning?

a. Same FiO2 on the ventilator
b. Always 100%
c. FiO2 10% to 15% higher than FiO2 set in the ventilator
d. Low FiO2 to prevent retinopathy of prem-aturity


ANS: C
Most clinicians recommend raising the FiO2 by 10% to 15% for at least 1 min before suctioning.

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