Oxygen Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
what stage of COPD is oxygen therapy used?
A
IV (5)
- which is described as very severe disease with chronic respiratory failure
2
Q
when is long term continuous therapy used for?
A
during exercise or prn to relieve episodes of acute dyspnea
3
Q
how long is long term oxygen therapy used for?
A
15 hours or more per day to achieve an o2 of 90% or greater for people with stable COPD or hypoxemia
4
Q
what has oxygen therapy been shown to improve?
A
pulmonary hypertension, increases exercise capacity and lung function, improves the mental and emotional states, and increases survival in persons with chronic resp failure
5
Q
what other type of oxygen therapy can be used for people with COPD?
A
noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
