What is the term for increasing FiO2?

What is the term for increasing FiO2?

• A. Weaning
• B. Adjustment
• C. Titration
• D. Augmentation

Answer: (C)

Titration is the process of adjusting FiO2 to reach a target level of oxygenation. In practice, you increase FiO2 during titration when the patient’s SpO2 or PaO2 is below the chosen target, then recheck and continue adjusting until the target is met. This term specifically describes systematically dialing in the correct oxygen concentration rather than a generic change. Weaning would mean reducing or stopping oxygen as the patient improves, which is the opposite action. Adjustment is a broad, non-specific term, and augmentation isn’t a standard term used in oxygen therapy.

Titration is the process of adjusting FiO2 to reach a target level of oxygenation. In practice, you increase FiO2 during titration when the patient’s SpO2 or PaO2 is below the chosen target, then recheck and continue adjusting until the target is met. This term specifically describes systematically dialing in the correct oxygen concentration rather than a generic change. Weaning would mean reducing or stopping oxygen as the patient improves, which is the opposite action. Adjustment is a broad, non-specific term, and augmentation isn’t a standard term used in oxygen therapy.