2016•Pediatric AnesthesiaRequires access
High‐flow nasal cannula therapy and apnea time in laryngeal surgery
Thomas Riva, Stefan Seiler, Franziska Stucki, Robert Greif, Lorenz Theiler
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Abstract
In small children, high-flow nasal cannula therapy may prolong apnea time even when an inspiratory oxygen fraction below 100% is used. This will be beneficial in prolonged intubation attempts, but especially during procedures requiring prolonged apnea time, leading to fewer airway manipulations and markedly enhanced surgical conditions.