Study Of 215 Patients Who Required High Flow Nasal Cannula During Corona Virus Epidemic

ABSTRACT

Background:High flow nasal cannula is a newer modality of treatment for hypoxemic respiratory failure. Present study is conducted to evaluate demographic characteristics, co-morbidities and outcome parameters of patients on High flow nasal cannula. Material And Methods:In retrospective observational study all patients on High flow nasal canula with covid-19 were evaluated for demographic characteristics and outcome with comorbidities during study period.Result:Maximum number of patients belongs to age group 51-60 years. Highest mortality was in the age group of 61-70 years.Conclusion:The High flow nasal cannula therapy may provide important newer modality and helpful in patients with respiratory failure.