Job Aid: High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

• 2022

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This job aid provides guidance on using High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) for patients. It describes how HFNC helps deliver oxygen to people who need extra support with breathing. The document includes instructions on setting up and adjusting the equipment, as well as safety tips to ensure proper use. It is a helpful resource for healthcare workers caring for patients requiring respiratory assistance. A link is provided to access the full guide online at Seattle Children's Hospital.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Apnea; Critical Care; Pediatrics; Respiratory Insufficiency; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; Tachypnea; Cannula

Institutions: Seattle Children's Hospital

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