Question

A 65-year-old man with COPD and cor pulmonale is assessed for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). Which one of the following arterial blood gas results (on air, at rest and stable) meets the typical threshold for LTOT consideration in COPD?

Accepted Answer

PaO2 7.3 kPa.

Answer

PaO2 8.5 kPa.

Answer

PaO2 8.0 kPa.

Answer

PaO2 9.0 kPa.

Answer

PaO2 10.5 kPa.

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with COPD and cor pulmonale is assessed for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). Which one of the following arterial blood gas results (on air, at rest and stable) meets the typical threshold for LTOT consideration in COPD?