Question

A 69-year-old with severe emphysema is found to have chronic hypercapnia. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial long-term oxygen therapy regimen?

Accepted Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy at home for at least 15 hours a day

Answer

High-flow oxygen 24 hours a day

Answer

Intermittent nasal cannula oxygen for 6 hours a day

Answer

Controlled oxygen therapy via Venturi mask aiming for saturations of 94-98%

Answer

No oxygen unless saturation < 88%

Practice question

A 69-year-old with severe emphysema is found to have chronic hypercapnia. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial long-term oxygen therapy regimen?