Question

A nurse is preparing to discuss home oxygen therapy with a patient who has copd. what cautions should be included in the discussion?

Answer 1

For most COPD patients, you should be aiming for an SaO2 of 88-92%, (compared with 94-98% for most acutely ill patients NOT at risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure). Mark the target saturation clearly on the drug chart. The aim of (controlled) oxygen therapy is to raise the PaO2 without worsening the acidosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 3 main recommendations include: Acutely ill adult medical patients (with exceptions) should stop oxygen therapy no higher than 96% saturation. (strong recommendation) Patients with acute stroke or MI should not start oxygen therapy between 90% and 92% saturation.