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What are normal oxygen level readings for newborn?
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Greater than 96%: Greater than 96% on room air.
Answered 5/11/2019
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Depends: Prior to their first breath, the level reflects the placentas efficiency, with levels around 50%, increasing to 60% by a minute of age, 75% or so by 2 min and above 85% by three.By the time they are 5-10 min old they should stay above 94%.
Answered 2/20/2019
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