A 57-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with pH 7.33, PaCO₂ 58, increased sputum purulence. He is treated with prednisone and antibiotics. Oxyge...

Question

A 57-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with pH 7.33, PaCO₂ 58, increased sputum purulence. He is treated with prednisone and antibiotics. Oxygen goal?

Accepted Answer

SpO₂ 88-92%

Answer

SpO₂ 100%

Answer

SpO₂ 92-96%

Answer

SpO₂ 85-88%

Answer

No oxygen until PaO₂

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD-Oxygen Targets

A 57-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with pH 7.33, PaCO₂ 58, increased sputum purulence. He is treated with prednisone and antibiotics. Oxygen goal?