The Magic of HFNC in the Emergency Department
By Dr. Sabrina Berdouk, Peer reviewed by Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat At the bedside Use HFNC for selected adult hypoxemic failure with close monitoring. Prefer NIV for acidotic COPD and CPAP/NIV for cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Set flow for respiratory demand and FiO₂ for the prescribed saturation target. Reassess effort and ventilation as well as SpO₂. Escalate […]