A 70-year-old with COPD and pneumonia is drowsy with CO₂ retention. What oxygen device/target?...

Question

A 70-year-old with COPD and pneumonia is drowsy with CO₂ retention. What oxygen device/target?

Accepted Answer

Venturi mask 28%, target 88-92%

Answer

Non-rebreather 15 L, target >95%

Answer

Nasal cannula 4 L, target 100%

Answer

Room air

Answer

Simple mask 6 L, target >95%

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Controlled oxygen in CO₂ retainers