A 58-year-old man with COPD and obesity presents with COVID-19 pneumonia, saturating 88% on air. He is not known to retain CO₂ chronically and arteria...

Question

A 58-year-old man with COPD and obesity presents with COVID-19 pneumonia, saturating 88% on air. He is not known to retain CO₂ chronically and arterial blood gases show PaO₂ 7.0 kPa and PaCO₂ 4.9 kPa. According to NICE COVID-19 guidance and BTS oxygen guidance, what is the appropriate initial oxygen saturation target?

Accepted Answer

92–96%

Answer

80–84%

Answer

88–92%

Answer

>98%

Answer

No oxygen should be given

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): COVID-19 pneumonia – oxygen therapy