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Using oxygen for patients with COPD is an essential life aid. What is the maximum level...

Using oxygen for patients with COPD is an essential life aid. What is the maximum level of oxygen for COPD patients that can not be life-threatening?



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The maximum level of oxygen supply for COPD patients is 28% ( i.e., 4 L/minute via venturi mask or 2 L/minute via nasal prongs) and oxygen saturation should be 88-92% that can not be life-threatening.

Reference: Cameron L, Pilcher J, Weatherall M, et al; The risk of serious adverse outcomes associated with hypoxaemia and hyperoxaemia in acute exacerbations of COPD. Postgrad Med J. 2012 Dec88(1046):684-9. doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2012-130809.

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