Question

A 7-week-old infant with bronchiolitis has SpO2 89% on room air and poor feeding. What oxygen saturation threshold is generally used to decide on oxygen supplementation and admission?

Accepted Answer

Admit and give oxygen if SpO2 is less than 90%

Answer

Admit and give oxygen if SpO2 is less than 92%

Answer

Admit and give oxygen only if SpO2 is less than 80%

Answer

No need for oxygen if SpO2 is more than 85%

Answer

Use clinical judgement only, no saturation threshold

Practice question

A 7-week-old infant with bronchiolitis has SpO2 89% on room air and poor feeding. What oxygen saturation threshold is generally used to decide on oxygen supplementation and admission?