A premature infant with RDS is receiving mechanical ventilation. In managing the patient's oxygenation, the respiratory therapist should strive to keep the PaO₂ at:

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For a premature infant with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) receiving mechanical ventilation, maintaining the PaO2 between 40 and 70 mmHg is generally recommended to ensure adequate oxygenation while minimizing the risk of oxygen toxicity and retinopathy of prematurity.

A Premature Infant with RDS Is Receiving Mechanical Ventilation