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oxygenate [′äk·sə·jə‚nāt] (chemistry) To treat, infuse, or combine with oxygen. (materials) An oxygen-containing compound, such as an alcohol or an ether, used as an additive to gasoline to improve octane rating or antiknock characteristics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Each product is designed to improve oxygenation, ambulation, and quality of life for patients requiring continuous supplemental oxygen. Anecdotal evidence had previously suggested prone positioning may improve oxygenation in paediatric patients, but this study, published in the medical journal JAMA, confirmed improved oxygenation but revealed no difference in ventilator-free days or clinical outcomes in children being placed in the prone position compared to those placed in the supine position. The researchers had logged all DEHP-containing equipment to which each child was exposed, including breathing and feeding tubes, lines carrying blood to an oxygenation machine, and catheters. |
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