A 60-year-old with AECOPD, persistent distress despite therapy. Next intervention to reduce mortality and intubation?...

Question

A 60-year-old with AECOPD, persistent distress despite therapy. Next intervention to reduce mortality and intubation?

Accepted Answer

ABG pH 7.28

Answer

PaCO₂ 60 mm Hg

Answer

Noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP)

Answer

Invasive mechanical ventilation immediately

Answer

Heliox therapy

"secondary source: ats/ers (2020): copd exacerbation-noninvasive ventilation" MCQ (SBA): AECOPD