12 Safety instructions
• use of mask impossible
• undrained pneumothorax
• intracranial hypertension.
3.3 Side effects
If the contraindications are taken into account, no
side effects are likely in use with normal oxygen.
However, observe the side effects mentioned in the
patient information leaflet entitled “Medical
oxygen” in the case of
• newborns
• administration of 100% oxygen
• administration of oxygen under elevated
pressure.