A nasal cannula is a medical device that provides supplemental oxygen therapy to people who have lower oxygen levels. There are two types of nasal cannulas: low flow and high flow. The device has two ...

To the Editor: Frat and colleagues (June 4 issue) 1 report a survival benefit with high-flow oxygen, as compared with standard oxygen or noninvasive ventilation, in patients with acute hypoxemic ...

A cannula is a thin tube that doctors insert into a person’s body cavity, such as their nose, or into a vein. Doctors use them to drain fluid, administer medication, or provide oxygen. A person can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The addition of high-flow nasal cannula to long-term oxygen therapy may ...

Nasal cannulas and face masks are used to deliver oxygen to people who don’t otherwise get enough of it. They are commonly used to provide relief to people with respiratory disorders. A nasal cannula ...

In the setting of acute respiratory failure, patients may generate inspiratory flow rates greater than the flow capacity of conventional oxygen devices. Entrainment of room air may occur, diluting the ...

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