You are called to see Jeffery, a 50 year old man who was recently discharged after colorectal surgery and is now presenting to the emergency department with pyrexia, nausea and vomiting as well as severe abdominal pain.
During your examination you note a
| respiratory rate of 35 |
| a temperature of 39.2 |
| and an SpO2 of 82%. |
He has a past medical history of COPD.
What oxygen therapy is the best option for Jeffery?
Well done, correct.
Start all critically ill patients at 15L/min through a non-rebreather mask.
He will need a full clinical review and should get ABGs within 1 hour.