What is the target oxygen saturation after ROSC?

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What is the target oxygen saturation after ROSC?

After ROSC, the goal is to keep oxygen delivery adequate without causing oxygen toxicity. The target SpO2 is about 92% to 98%. This range provides enough oxygen to tissues to prevent hypoxia while avoiding hyperoxia, which can worsen oxidative injury and cerebral damage after cardiac arrest. In practice, adjust FiO2 to maintain SpO2 within this window: if it rises above 98%, reduce FiO2; if it drops below 92%, increase FiO2 or improve ventilation. Other ranges risk either insufficient oxygen or excessive oxygen exposure, making 92–98% the best-balanced target.

After ROSC, the goal is to keep oxygen delivery adequate without causing oxygen toxicity. The target SpO2 is about 92% to 98%. This range provides enough oxygen to tissues to prevent hypoxia while avoiding hyperoxia, which can worsen oxidative injury and cerebral damage after cardiac arrest. In practice, adjust FiO2 to maintain SpO2 within this window: if it rises above 98%, reduce FiO2; if it drops below 92%, increase FiO2 or improve ventilation. Other ranges risk either insufficient oxygen or excessive oxygen exposure, making 92–98% the best-balanced target.

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