Aerosol risk with noninvasive respiratory support in patients with COVID‐19

Abstract Objectives This study evaluates aerosol production with high‐flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) compared to 6 L/min by low‐flow nasal cannula. Methods Two healthy volunteers were randomized to control (6 L/min by low‐flow nasal cannula), NIPPV, o...

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Main Authors: David C. Miller, Paloma Beamer, Dean Billheimer, Vignesh Subbian, Armin Sorooshian, Beth Salvagio Campbell, Jarrod M. Mosier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12152