A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation on oxygen has PaO₂ 55 mm Hg and PaCO₂ 60 mm Hg. What oxygen saturation target minimises CO₂ retention risk while ...

Question

A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation on oxygen has PaO₂ 55 mm Hg and PaCO₂ 60 mm Hg. What oxygen saturation target minimises CO₂ retention risk while ensuring oxygenation?

Accepted Answer

88-92%

Answer

≥98%

Answer

95-100%

Answer

82-85%

Answer

No supplemental oxygen

us-abem MCQ (SBA): COPD-Oxygen Target

A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation on oxygen has PaO₂ 55 mm Hg and PaCO₂ 60 mm Hg. What oxygen saturation target minimises CO₂ retention risk while ensuring oxygenation?