A case of subcutaneous emphysema/mediastinal emphysema during the use of humidified high-flow nasal cannula
Abstract Background Heated, humidified, high-flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) oxygen therapy allows optimal humidification of inspired gas at high flows and creates a distending pressure similar to nasal continuous positive airway pressure [1]. It has been safely used in adults with moderate hypoxemia wit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-12-01
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Series: | JA Clinical Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-019-0305-3 |