High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy for admitted COPD-patients. A retrospective cohort study.

<h4>Background</h4>The use of High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is increasing in admitted COPD-patients and could provide a step in between non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and standard oxygen supply. Recent studies demonstrated that HFNC is capable of facilitating secretion removal and reduc...

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Main Authors: Pieter Veenstra, Nic J G M Veeger, Ralph J H Koppers, Marieke L Duiverman, Wouter H van Geffen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272372