Effects of high flow nasal cannula following minimally invasive esophagectomy in ICU patients: A prospective pre-post study

Background/Purpose: Patients with esophageal cancer who undergo minimally invasive esophagectomy are at risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy delivers humidified, warmed positive airway pressure but has not been applied routinely after surgery. Here, w...

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Main Authors: Wei-Ling Hsiao, Wan-Ting Hung, Chen-Hao Yang, Yeur-Hur Lai, Shuenn-Wen Kuo, Hsien-Chi Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664623001869