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