Utilizing Oxygen Therapy in the Management of Respiratory Illness
Patient Background: Sarah is a 65-year-old woman with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and recurrent exacerbations requiring hospitalization. She presents to the emergency department with worsening dyspnea, cough, and increased sputum production over the past few days. On examination, Sarah is tachypneic, using accessory respiratory muscles, and demonstrates signs of respiratory distress. […]