Definition of "High flow oxygen"

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High flow oxygen therapy (aka heated humidified high flow) is a type of respiratory support, which delivers high minute flow of medical gas to a Pt, through an interface intended to provide respiratory support, typically a nasal cannula.

Method
  • Applied gas is heated to a set temperature and humidified, targeting ideal body saturation vapor pressure
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