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Strategies for the discontinuation of humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) in preterm infants

2015; Elsevier BV; Volume: 2015; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/14651858.cd011079.pub2

1465-1858

Raymond C Farley, Judith Hough, Luke Jardine,

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Humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) delivers humidified gas at increased flow rates via binasal prongs and is becoming widely accepted as a method of non-invasive respiratory support for preterm infants. While indications for the use of (HHFNC) and its associated risks and benefits are being investigated, the best strategy for the discontinuation of HHFNC remains unknown. At what point an infant is considered stable enough to attempt to start withdrawing their HHFNC is not known. The criteria for a failed attempt at HHFNC discontinuation is also unclear.