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What is the goal oxygen saturation for patients with COPD and pulmonary hypertension?
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Pulmonology · University of Cincinnati
Although an oxygen saturation target of 88–92% is commonly used in patients with COPD to reduce the risk of oxygen-induced hypercapnia, a higher saturation goal is appropriate in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with COPD. In this population, we generally aim for an oxygen saturation ...