Question

A 68-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation is started on prednisone 40 mg daily x5 days and doxycycline. Which additional therapy reduces mortality in hypoxemic patients?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental oxygen titrated to SpO₂ 88-92%

Answer

Target SpO₂ 100% with high-flow oxygen

Answer

Heliox for all

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids only

Answer

No oxygen unless PaO₂ <50 mmHg

Practice question

A 68-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation is started on prednisone 40 mg daily x5 days and doxycycline. Which additional therapy reduces mortality in hypoxemic patients?