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MediumRespiratory MedicineCOPD Exacerbation - Oxygen Therapyukmlamrcp part 1mrcem sbapaneprescribing safety assessment

A 67-year-old man with a history of COPD (FEV1 45% predicted) presents to the Emergency Department with increased shortness of breath, increased sputum volume and purulence, and wheeze for the past 3 days. His oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. He is alert and able to speak in short sentences. What is the most appropriate initial oxygen therapy target saturation for this patient?

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