Question

A 70-year-old man with known COPD (FEV1 40% predicted) presents with increased cough and sputum over 2 days. His SpO2 is 86% on air, RR 24/min, BP 130/80 mmHg. What target oxygen saturation range should be used initially?

Accepted Answer

88–92%

Answer

80–84%

Answer

85–88%

Answer

94–98%

Answer

>98%

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with known COPD (FEV1 40% predicted) presents with increased cough and sputum over 2 days. His SpO2 is 86% on air, RR 24/min, BP 130/80 mmHg. What target oxygen saturation range should be used initially?