Recent studies show that using pure oxygen in resuscitation techniques may do more harm than good. Here are some articles about this subject.
Resuscitation Technique After Brain Injury May Do More Harm Than Good:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080701083506.htm
Imaging Study Reveals How Pure Oxygen Harms The Brain:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070521213022.htm
Rethinking Resuscitation — Room Air Appears To Do Less Brain Damage Than Pure Oxygen:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/09/980919123319.htm
Oxygen Meant to Resuscitate May Damage Brain:
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=oxygen-may-damage-brain
Beware the Dangers of Oxygen:
http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=860
Moaaz
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