High-flow nasal therapy (HFNT) supplies a heated and humidified mixture of air and oxygen at flows of up to 60 L/min. HFNT appears to provide several benefits and is becoming an alternative to deliver respiratory support in a variety of clinical scenarios. Initially used in patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure or in the critical care unit, more recent works have focused on the use of HFNT in patients with obstructive lung disease as well. In this chapter, we provide a brief overview of the physiological rationale, and review and discuss the currently available evidence on the use of HFNT in obstructive lung disease in the acute and chronic setting. Possible future applications are also discussed.
Spoletini G., Pisani L. (2021). Clinical Applications of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Obstructive Lung Diseases. america : springer link [10.1007/978-3-030-42454-1_7].
Clinical Applications of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Obstructive Lung Diseases
Pisani L.
2021
Abstract
High-flow nasal therapy (HFNT) supplies a heated and humidified mixture of air and oxygen at flows of up to 60 L/min. HFNT appears to provide several benefits and is becoming an alternative to deliver respiratory support in a variety of clinical scenarios. Initially used in patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure or in the critical care unit, more recent works have focused on the use of HFNT in patients with obstructive lung disease as well. In this chapter, we provide a brief overview of the physiological rationale, and review and discuss the currently available evidence on the use of HFNT in obstructive lung disease in the acute and chronic setting. Possible future applications are also discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
