Using a high-flow respiratory system (Vapotherm) within a high dependency setting.
Nurs Crit Care
; 13(6): 298-304, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Vapotherm 2000i is a non-invasive high-flow respiratory support system used mainly in the treatment of type 1 respiratory failure. It uses a mixture of oxygen and air to deliver a set concentration via nasal cannula (or tracheostomy mask). The advantage of this system is the high humidity achieved using the integral heated water system. The system has been used in neonatal practice as a replacement for conventional continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) but there is little published research within the adult setting about its use.AIM:
This study discusses the indications for the use of this non-invasive high-flow respiratory support system, the system set up, the benefits and complications of the system. AUDITDESIGN:
An audit of 72 patients was undertaken within the Surgical High Dependency Unit that collected data on the types of patient receiving the therapy, its effectiveness and patient experience. AUDITFINDINGS:
The audit demonstrated reduced respiratory rate and improvement in oxygenation for treated patients.CONCLUSION:
A non-invasive high-flow respiratory support system can be effective at improving oxygenation in hypoxic patients. Patients were generally satisfied with the system and the system seems suitable for use in an adult surgical high dependency setting.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Terapia por Inhalación de Oxígeno
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Insuficiencia Respiratoria
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Nebulizadores y Vaporizadores
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Cuidados Críticos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nurs Crit Care
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido