A person with hypoxaemia is not improving despite oxygen therapy. Which of the following is indicated for this person?

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is indicated for a person with hypoxaemia who is not improving despite oxygen therapy. CPAP can help improve oxygenation by opening up collapsed alveoli and keeping them open during exhalation, allowing for better gas exchange. Options A and B, neuromuscular blocking agents and narcotic analgesics, are not appropriate treatments for hypoxaemia. Tracheostomy may be considered in some cases, but it is not the first-line treatment for hypoxaemia.

A Person with Hypoxaemia Is Not Improving Despite Oxygen Therapy