Application of high flow nasal cannula oxygen in pediatrics / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Respiratory support is the treatment of respiratory diseases.Currently, the commonly used methods of respiratory support include nasal catheter oxygen or mask oxygen, noninvasive and invasive ventilation, etc.High flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNC) is a new kind of therapy, which was commonly used in preterm infants as the instead of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). However, in recent years, HFNC is more commonly used in children′s intensive care unit and general wards.In this paper, the efficacy and safety of HFNC in pediatric are reviewed.