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When providing high concentrations of supplemental O2, what are some indications of oxygen toxicity?

Progressive dyspnea, hypoventilation, substernal chest pain, fatigue, restlessness, and numbness and tingling of extremities, indicate the presence of oxygen toxicity, which can occur with administration of O2 concentrations greater than 50% for 48 continuous hours or longer.

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