Question

A 70-year-old patient with a history of COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, green sputum, and wheezing. His baseline oxygen saturation is 92%. ABG shows PaO2 of 7.5 kPa and PaCO2 of 6.8 kPa. What is the initial oxygen therapy recommendation according to NICE for acute exacerbation of COPD?

Accepted Answer

Venturi mask at 24-28% aiming for saturations of 88-92%

Answer

High-flow 100% oxygen via non-rebreather mask

Answer

Venturi mask at 28% aiming for saturations of 94-98%

Answer

Nasal cannula at 2 L/min for all patients

Answer

No supplemental oxygen required

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient with a history of COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, green sputum, and wheezing. His baseline oxygen saturation is 92%. ABG shows PaO2 of 7.5 kPa and PaCO2 of 6.8 kPa. What is the initial oxygen therapy recommendation according to NICE for acute exacerbation of COPD?