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Endotracheal intubation compared to an open airway and the use of an OxyDemand valve compared to a reservoir with 15\u00a0L\/min oxygen flow were associated with slightly lower oxygen fractions, whereas other factors (handling of upper garments, site, use of mechanical CPR) showed no clinically relevant effects.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinically relevant oxygen accumulation at defibrillation sites was not observed. Likewise, removing oxygen-delivery devices did not result in a reduction in oxygen concentrations. 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