Question

A 62-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulence for 3 days. Oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. Which is the most appropriate initial oxygen therapy target?

Accepted Answer

Target oxygen saturation 88-92%

Answer

Maintain oxygen saturation at 100% at all times

Answer

Target oxygen saturation 94-98%

Answer

Avoid oxygen therapy altogether

Answer

Target oxygen saturation 80-85%

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulence for 3 days. Oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. Which is the most appropriate initial oxygen therapy target?