A 76-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. SpO2 89% in air. ABG shows type 2 respiratory failure. Which oxygen ...

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A 76-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. SpO2 89% in air. ABG shows type 2 respiratory failure. Which oxygen strategy is appropriate initially?

Accepted Answer

Controlled oxygen to target 88-92%

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High-flow oxygen to target SpO2 100%

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No oxygen

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Heliox

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Immediate intubation

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD exacerbation oxygen

A 76-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. SpO2 89% in air. ABG shows type 2 respiratory failure. Which oxygen strategy is appropriate initially?