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Oxygen Therapy

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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

Oxygen delivery devices: nasal cannula, Hudson mask, non-rebreather, Venturi

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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