Oxygen is one of those therapies that nurses use every single day with almost every single patient. But did you know too much oxygen can actually cause harm? 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What oxygen toxicity is and how it develops

The risk factors and causes you should watch for

Key signs and symptoms

Oxygen toxicity prevention

And more!

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