Question

A 61-year-old man with COPD exacerbation and hypercapnia without contraindications. Which ventilatory support strategy reduces intubation and mortality?

Accepted Answer

Noninvasive ventilation (bilevel positive-pressure ventilation)

Answer

High-flow nasal cannula only

Answer

Immediate intubation for all

Answer

Supplemental oxygen to target SpO2 >98%

Answer

Heliox for all cases

Practice question

A 61-year-old man with COPD exacerbation and hypercapnia without contraindications. Which ventilatory support strategy reduces intubation and mortality?