Optiflow NHF therapy FAQs

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Nasal High Flow (NHF) 101

QIs nasal high flow suitable for the treatment of patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure?

QWhat is nasal high flow /high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy? [7 facts you should know] NEW

QAre there published clinical practice guidelines for nasal high flow (aka high flow nasal cannula) therapy? UPDATED March 2022

QWhat is high flow oxygen? NEW

QIs nasal high flow suitable/recommended for the treatment of COVID-19? UPDATED NOV 2021

QDoes the use of nasal high flow increase the risk of healthcare worker (HCW) infections? UPDATED NOV 2021

QWhat is Optiflow nasal high flow therapy/what are my (equipment) options for delivering Optiflow therapy?

Q[The ROX Index] Is there a bedside tool that provides an indicator of nasal high flow outcomes?

QHow quickly does nasal high flow work?

QIs Optiflow a ventilator?

QIs Optiflow NHF therapy a form of non-invasive (NIV) respiratory support?

QIs the Airvo 2 a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device?

QHow does nasal high flow compare to conventional oxygen therapy (COT)?

QDoes Optiflow NHF therapy provide positive pressure/PEEP?

QWhat flow rates are commonly used in nasal high flow research?

QWhat devices are commonly used in nasal high flow research?

QWhat clinical evidence is there to support the use of nasal high flow? [A clinical evidence guideline]

QWho is nasal high flow for, i.e., who might benefit from high flow therapy?

QCan nasal high flow be used in the emergency room (ER)/department (ED)?

QHow should I monitor patients on nasal high flow?

QWhat nasal high flow settings should I use?

QWhen should I consider escalating patients on nasal high flow?

QHow much pressure is generated by nasal high flow?

QWhat effect does low humidity have on the airway?

PM-622638_a(2020) & PM-624588_a(Jul21)

PM-622077_c

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