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Analysis of High Flow Nasal Cannula Utilization During Pediatric Critical Care Transport.

David KemperStephen PfeifferJenifer PannulloStephanie PetersenBrittney MontijoJennifer Flint
Published in: Air medical journal (2023)
Our study suggests HFNC is a safe and effective means for providing respiratory support to the pediatric population during interfacility critical care transport. Our data support utilization of 1 to 2 L/kg/min in the smaller pediatric population (<10 kg) during transport. There was minimal risk of escalation to noninvasive ventilation, and no patients required intubation within 24 hours post drop-off, likely because of the appropriate utilization of HFNC during transport. Additional studies, especially multicenter pediatric studies, are needed to analyze HFNC utilization with non-restricting circuits and vibrating mesh nebulizers.
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