Misuse of oxygen in newborns may cause blindness, say paediatricians

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Paediatricians have warned that improper use of oxygen in newborns, particularly premature infants, poses serious health risks, including permanent blindness, lung damage, brain injury, and even death. They stressed that while oxygen is a life-saving intervention in neonatal care, its unregulated or excessive administration could result in severe complications that are often preventable

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