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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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An end-stage COPD patient has presented to the emergency department. Select all clinical procedures that would be appropriate for management of this patient’s care while in the emergency setting:

ABGs on room air
Continuous pulse oximetry
Sputum induction
Incentive spirometry

Explanation

Answers: A & B - ABGs and continuous pulse oximetry are both appropriate clinical procedures for the management of an end-stage COPD patient.

Continuous pulse oximetry is recommended for managing oxygen saturation. Arterial blood gases would also be beneficial to monitor patient’s CO₂ level.

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