The effect of high-flow nasal cannula in reducing the mortality and the rate of endotracheal intubation

The effect of high-flow nasal cannula in reducing the mortality and the rate of endotracheal intubation when used before mechanical ventilation compared with conventional oxygen therapy and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. A systematic review and meta-analysis – American Journal of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related systematic review: High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is superior to conventional oxygen therapy but not to noninvasive mechanical ventilation on intubation rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Critical Care (free)

Source: Hospital Medicine Virtual Journal Club

“When used before mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula can improve the prognosis of patients compared both with the conventional oxygen therapy and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation”