Question

A 70-year-old with a COPD exacerbation presents with confusion, high RR, and PaO2 of 7.0 kPa on room air. According to BTS/NICE, which initial oxygen therapy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Controlled oxygen via Venturi mask (24-28%)

Answer

High-flow nasal cannula at 60 L/min

Answer

Non-rebreathe mask at 15 L/min

Answer

CPAP ventilation

Answer

No oxygen, only antibiotics

Practice question

A 70-year-old with a COPD exacerbation presents with confusion, high RR, and PaO2 of 7.0 kPa on room air. According to BTS/NICE, which initial oxygen therapy is preferred?