Tag: CPAP

The FIRST-ABC Step Up Trial: HFNC vs CPAP for Liberation of Respiratory Support in Children?

by Salim Rezaie posted July 7, 2022 No Comments

Background: Respiratory support is a common intervention in pediatric ICUs and can include HFNC and CPAP/BPAP to avoid invasive mechanical ventilation. HFNC has become more popular due to its ease of use, perceived patient comfort, and the ability to discharge ...

PediatricsResuscitation

RECOVERY RS: CPAP vs HFNO vs Conventional Oxygen Therapy in COVID-19

by Marco Propersi posted September 13, 2021 No Comments

Background: Much of the last two years has been both a complete blur and indelibly memorable. This dichotomy is encapsulated by the rapid changes and updates in medical management and hospital algorithms coupled with the memories of frightened faces of ...

Thoracic and Respiratory