Question

A 64-year-old man with poorly controlled COPD and recent hospital admissions is being considered for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). Which of the following is an appropriate criterion for LTOT according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Resting PaO₂ ≤7.3 kPa when stable

Answer

Any patient with COPD breathless on exertion

Answer

Oxygen saturations <95% on mild exertion

Answer

Any patient with FEV1 <50% predicted

Answer

Any smoker with chronic cough

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with poorly controlled COPD and recent hospital admissions is being considered for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). Which of the following is an appropriate criterion for LTOT according to NICE?