Question: Case Exemplar: Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease TS, previously diagnosed with Stage 1 COPD, is a 48-year-old Caucasian, Non-Hispanic male who presents to your
Case Exemplar: Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
TS, previously diagnosed with Stage 1 COPD, is a 48-year-old Caucasian, Non-Hispanic male who presents to your primary care office with complaints of progressive shortness of breath.
Past Medical History
Previous diagnosis of Stage 1 COPD
Physical Examination
Height: 70 inches; weight: 255 lb
Social History
Smokes half a pack of cigarettes per day
Prior attempts at smoking cessation unsuccessful
Labs and Imaging
Forced expiratory volume (FEV1): 49% of normal
GOLD staging: Stage 3 COPD (severe)
Pulse Oximetry: SaO2 86%
Arterial blood gas: arterial oxygen levels of 50 mmHg
Discussion Questions
- Is continuous oxygen therapy indicated for TS?
- What methods of oxygen administration are available for TS? What are the advantages and disadvantages of all available methods?
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