Valores objetivos de oximetría de pulso para neonatos que reciben oxígeno en cualquiera de sus formas

Abstract

Oxygen is a drug used very frequently during the neo- natal period, but it has adverse effects related to its

inadequate administration. These are greater when their administration is not controlled, even when the

exposure is for a short time. The safe dose, to adapt

the administration to the patient’s needs, is very nar- row and represents a challenge for the health teams.

The objective of this article is to review the literature

on the desired saturation recommendations for new- borns who receive supplemental oxygen, in any form,

during neonatal hospitalization and after the period immediately after birth, as there are controversies. It

is not the intention of this article to analyze the ex- pected values immediately at birth.