Question

A 72-year-old man with known COPD presents to A&E with increasing breathlessness. On air his oxygen saturation is 84%. Venous blood gas suggests chronic CO2 retention. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate initial target saturation range when giving controlled oxygen?

Accepted Answer

88–92%

Answer

80–84%

Answer

84–88%

Answer

92–96%

Answer

96–100%

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with known COPD presents to A&E with increasing breathlessness. On air his oxygen saturation is 84%. Venous blood gas suggests chronic CO2 retention. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate initial target saturation range when giving controlled oxygen?