A 66-year-old with a COPD exacerbation is on supplemental oxygen. SpO₂ is 97% on 4 L/min nasal cannula. What is the appropriate oxygen target?...

Question

A 66-year-old with a COPD exacerbation is on supplemental oxygen. SpO₂ is 97% on 4 L/min nasal cannula. What is the appropriate oxygen target?

Accepted Answer

88-92% saturation

Answer

>99% saturation to maximize PaO₂

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95-98% saturation

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>94% saturation universally

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Room air regardless of SpO₂

us-abem MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation