A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation has pH 7.28, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, RR 28/min, no contraindications. Best next respiratory support?...

Question

A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation has pH 7.28, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, RR 28/min, no contraindications. Best next respiratory support?

Accepted Answer

Initiate noninvasive ventilation

Answer

Immediate intubation for all COPD exacerbations

Answer

High-flow nasal cannula only

Answer

Heliox as first-line

Answer

No ventilatory support; oxygen only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation-NIV