High-flow nasal oxygen vs. standard oxygen therapy in immunocompromised patients with acute respiratory failure: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is the leading reason for intensive care unit (ICU) admission in immunocompromised patients. High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) therapy is an alternative to standard oxygen. By providing warmed and humidified gas, HFNO allows the delivery of higher flow...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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Series: | Trials |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2492-z |