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REBEL Cast Ep112: The Pre-AeRATE Trial – HFNC vs NC for RSI

Background: Hypoxemia is a commonly encountered adverse event during rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the ED.  Critically ill patients in the ED often have a lack of physiologic reserve, decreased cardiac output, increased shunting, and reduced pulmonary reserves.  Therefore, a …

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

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 …

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PediatricsResuscitation

Is All Oxygen Created Equal?

Background: Oxygen therapy is frequently used in the emergency department for the treatment of hypoxia and respiratory failure and can be delivered in a variety of ways. Conventional oxygen therapy (COT) via nasal cannula is often a first line treatment, …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Crit Cast Episode 2.0: Overview of High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) – Part 1

The use of heated and humidified high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) has become increasingly popular in the treatment of patients with acute respiratory failure through all age groups.  Over the past several years, many studies have come out reviewing the …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) – Part 2: Adult & Pediatric Indications

The use of heated and humidified high flow nasal cannula has become increasing popular in the treatment of patients with acute respiratory failure through all age groups.  In part 1 we summarized how High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) works.  In …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

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