OptiflowTM nasal high flow therapy

Proven respiratory support
 
 
 
 What is NHF?     Who is NHF for? 
 
How does NHF work? (mechanisms of action)
Devices used to deliver Optiflow therapy
Optiflow implementation story

While many terms (e.g. HFNC, high flow oxygen) describe nasal high flow therapy, one stands out. Optiflow nasal high flow therapy. 


Optiflow nasal high flow delivers respiratory support to your patients, by providing heated, humidified air and oxygen at flow rates up to 70 L/min through the unique Optiflow nasal cannula and delivered by a device such as the Airvo 2 or Airvo 3 high flow system.

Accelerate your understanding of high flow therapy 

If you’re new to high flow therapy, training others, or want a quick refresher, follow this learning plan to accelerate your knowledge.

 

1.
Watch this F&P Micro Moment - What is High Flow Therapy?
(2 mins) 

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2.
Do this interactive module - NHF Therapy Foundations. 
(15 mins) 

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3.
Search this table - evidence-based guidelines organised by patient population.
 

4.
Explore our FAQs - your therapy questions answered.

What is high-flow therapy? 

Introducing the first F&P Micro Moment!

This first episode focuses on high-flow therapy and the benefits to your patients. Watch below or jump to the second episode: "How do I set up high-flow therapy?" 

Once you've watched the animation, check out this FAQ for context as to where high flow fits in to the care continuum.

NHF therapy foundations, a must-do short course.  
This course will equip you with the knowledge to use NHF effectively in your hospital. 

Continue your high flow therapy learning journey with this short, interactive module on the F&P Education Hub. 
 
Log in to start this course
 

Published guidelines highlight the breadth of application of NHF




Hundreds of randomized controlled trials have been consolidated into clinical practice guidelines. 
 

We’ve created a table that will help you review the  guidelines by patient population and application.

 

Explore the NHF guidelines table

Watch Optiflow NHF therapy in practice

Optiflow NHF therapy across the care continuum

 
  • This video shows the introduction of the Airvo 2 device across departments of the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, UK.
  • Hospital clinicians talk about the benefits found both to the patients and hospital since its introduction. 
 
 

Extubation to Optiflow NHF therapy: Dr. Hernández

 
 
 

Optiflow NHF therapy FAQs

Explore our frequently asked questions regarding:

1. Clinical practice/implementation of NHF therapy. 
2. Published evidence - the science of high-flow therapy, including the mechanisms of action and patient outcomes.  

 
Search Optiflow FAQs
 


 

 
Updated March 2023
 
 

Early use of NHF in infants and children

In this edition we review the literature and provide an evidence-based approach to implementation of NHF in pediatric patients.


Read now

 

Options for delivering Optiflow NHF therapy

Did you know there are several ways to deliver/get the benefits of Optiflow nasal high flow therapy. 

1. You can use a dedicated, standalone device such as the Airvo Optiflow system or
2. You can use an NHF-capable mechanical ventilator. We call this a vent-driven system. 

See the images below and for more details download our equipment guide. 

Airvo Optiflow NHF system

The following figure demonstrates what is required for an Airvo Optiflow system.  

Vent-driven Optiflow NHF system

The following figure demonstrates what is required to enable your NHF-capable mechanical ventilator to form part of a vent-driven Optiflow system.  
 

Optiflow high flow interfaces

For high-flow therapy, you need a comfortable interface that stays in place to ensure continuity of treatment. 
Optiflow 3S
nasal cannula interface 
57% more stable*, less pressure*, side swappable.

Latest NHF interface
Optiflow+
nasal cannula interface
Simple to fit, soft and secure.
Optiflow+ Tracheostomy interface
Optimal humidification for a bypassed airway.
Optiflow Junior 2 nasal cannula interface series
Designed for neonates, infants, and children.

Resources

Optiflow high flow therapy brochure

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