title: "Oxygen Therapy"
Oxygen Therapy
Key Facts
Target SpO₂ in COPD is 88-92% to reduce risk of oxygen-associated hypercapnia (mainly V/Q mismatch + Haldane effect)
Source: COPD-X Plan.
Overview
This article covers Delivery devices, Flow rates, Targets.
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Delivery devices
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Flow rates
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Targets
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Sources
- CC Bible
- COPD-X Plan
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Related Topics
See also: Respiratory Failure: Type 1 & Type 2, Mechanical Ventilation Basics