What is the normal arterial PO2 in healthy infants?

a. Greater than 50 mm Hg
b. Greater than 60 mm Hg
c. Greater than 70 mm Hg
d. Greater than 80 mm Hg


ANS: B
In newborns older than 28 days, a PaO2 of less than 60 mm Hg or an SpO2 of less than 90% in-dicates hypoxemia.

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