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A premature infant on mechanical ventilation has developed bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and is showing manifestations of hypoxemia, low lung compliance, and respiratory distress. Which factors are the most likely contributors to the infant’s present health problem?

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High inspired oxygen concentration and injury from positive pressure ventilation.

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