Question

A 68-year-old man with known COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, wheeze and sputum purulence. Arterial blood gases on air show PaO2 6.8 kPa and PaCO2 7.5 kPa with pH 7.35. What target oxygen saturation range should be used when prescribing controlled oxygen therapy?

Accepted Answer

88–92%

Answer

94–98%

Answer

80–84%

Answer

70–75%

Answer

No oxygen should be given

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with known COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, wheeze and sputum purulence. Arterial blood gases on air show PaO2 6.8 kPa and PaCO2 7.5 kPa with pH 7.35. What target oxygen saturation range should be used when prescribing controlled oxygen therapy?