A 71-year-old with COPD exacerbation has pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 60 mm Hg, and severe dyspnoea. Best ventilatory support?...

Question

A 71-year-old with COPD exacerbation has pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 60 mm Hg, and severe dyspnoea. Best ventilatory support?

Accepted Answer

Noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP)

Answer

High-flow nasal cannula

Answer

Immediate endotracheal intubation in all cases

Answer

No ventilatory support needed

Answer

Heliox via mask

us-abem MCQ (SBA): COPD exacerbation-NIV