Question
How long should newborns be on a ventilator?
Answer
Hello! Excessive oxygen intake in newborns, especially preterm infants, can cause retinopathy and affect vision, which in severe cases can lead to blindness. This is related to the duration and oxygen concentration of the ventilator application. So, it’s important to check the eyes in the future. The use of a ventilator does not affect intelligence or physical development. However, if a newborn is born with the entire body blue due to hypoxia, prolonged hypoxia can affect intelligence.