Pulmonology

Question 1

How do you deal with COPD on a plane?

Answer 1

> 95% at rest in RA: NTD

92-95%: IF risk factors (hx dyspnea, FEV1<50%), then hypoxia altitude simulation test

<92%: Supplemental O2 without further testing

Already on home O2: increase flow rate by 1-2 lpm from baseline