The role for high flow nasal cannula as a respiratory support strategy in adults

Rochwerg, B., Einav, S., Chaudhuri, D., Mancebo, J., Mauri, T., Helviz, Y., Goligher, E. C., Jaber, S., Ricard, J. D., Rittayamai, N., Roca, O., Antonelli, M., Maggiore, S. M., Demoule, A., Hodgson, C. L., Mercat, A., Wilcox, M. E., Granton, D., Wang, D., Azoulay, E., … Burns, K. (2020). The role for high flow nasal cannula as a respiratory support strategy in adults: a clinical practice guideline. Intensive care medicine, 46(12), 2226–2237. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-020-06312-y

High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a relatively recent respiratory support technique which delivers high flow, heated and humidified controlled concentration of oxygen via the nasal route. Recently, its use has increased for a variety of clinical indications. To guide clinical practice, we developed evidence-based recommendations regarding use of HFNC in various clinical settings.