Question

A 70-year-old patient with COPD is reviewed for long-term oxygen therapy. Which of the following is a key criterion for LTOT according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

PaO2 consistently at or below 7.3 kPa

Answer

FEV1 < 60% predicted alone

Answer

SpO2 < 94% on room air

Answer

History of frequent hospital admissions

Answer

BMI < 18

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient with COPD is reviewed for long-term oxygen therapy. Which of the following is a key criterion for LTOT according to NICE guidelines?