Read about the recent trends in the use of high-flow oxygen therapy that has shown benefits in improved oxygenation, post extubation, improved lung volumes, patient comfort and tolerance.
High-Flow Oxygen Therapy: Non-Invasive Respiratory Support
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High-flow oxygen therapy is non-invasive respiratory support that delivers warmed, humidified, oxygen-enriched air to patients. It is typically used for spontaneously breathing patients who require oxygen at higher flow rates. High-flow oxygen therapy can provide respiratory support for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and can also prevent subsequent intubation. It leads to improvements in oxygenation1, respiratory rate2, dyspnea3 and patient comfort4 and helps patients recover faster following extubation1,2. This translates to improved outcomes and shorter ICU stays4. This type of o2 therapy is also economical, as it does not necessarily require a ventilator, and can be used across different hospital departments.
Life-saving treatment with high-flow oxygen therapy
Take a look at how high-flow oxygen therapy can effectively be used to avoid both conventional mask-based non-invasive and invasive therapy in patients with compromised respiratory function.
“As in most intensive care units, we are always interested in weaning our patients as soon as possible and have had a policy of weaning from invasive ventilation to non-invasive and then on to high-flow oxygen therapy for some patients.”
Vicky Chamberlain, Critical Care Technician, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
NIV is a form of ventilator support that does not use an endotracheal tube. More caregivers are turning to NIV to avoid the side effects of more invasive mechanical ventilation. Take a look at how NIV can contribute to lower costs and an improved chance of patient survival.
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