Question

A 68-year-old man with COPD and chronic hypoxaemia (PaO₂ 7.0 kPa on room air at rest) presents for follow-up. According to Canadian COPD guidelines, what is the indication for long-term oxygen therapy in this patient?

Accepted Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy is indicated for chronic resting hypoxaemia with PaO₂ ≤7.3 kPa

Answer

Oxygen is indicated only during exercise

Answer

Oxygen is indicated only at night

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy is contraindicated in COPD

Answer

Oxygen should be given for all COPD patients regardless of blood gases

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with COPD and chronic hypoxaemia (PaO₂ 7.0 kPa on room air at rest) presents for follow-up. According to Canadian COPD guidelines, what is the indication for long-term oxygen therapy in this patient?