Abstract
Traditionally, oxygen therapy has been provided by way of a range of devices such as nasal prongs, face masks, and nose masks, the design of which has changed little since the initial versions were developed more than 80 years ago. Limitations to the provision of oxygen by conventional systems exist, including patient discomfort and intolerance, inaccurate delivery of oxygen, failure to provide flow equivalent to inspiratory demand, drying of the airway, and treatment failure requiring escalation of respiratory support. Nasal high-flow oxygen therapy (NHF) has come to be used widely in the treatment of acute respiratory failure. NHF has been demonstrated to be easy to institute, is comfortable to the patient, and achieves excellent adherence to therapy [1].
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation and Difficult Weaning in Critical Care |
Subtitle of host publication | Key Topics and Practical Approaches |
Editors | Antonio M. Esquinas |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 17 |
Pages | 139-146 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319042596 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319042589 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Nasal high-flow oxygen therapy
- Respiratory failure