Conventional oxygen therapy (COT) and noninvasive ventilation (NIV) have been
considered for decades as frontline treatment for acute or chronic respiratory failure …

Acute dyspnea represents one of the most frequent symptoms leading to emergency room
evaluation. Its significant prognostic value warrants a careful evaluation. The differential …

Study objective Palliative patients often visit the emergency department (ED) with respiratory
distress during their end-of-life period. The goal of management is alleviating dyspnea and …

Aims Non-invasive ventilation represents an established treatment for acute cardiogenic
pulmonary oedema (ACPO) although no data regarding the best ventilatory strategy are …

Description: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to provide
clinical recommendations on the appropriate use of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in …

Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) can be used as an initial support strategy for
patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) and after extubation. However, no clear …

Background: Use of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) for treatment of adults with acute
respiratory failure (ARF) has increased. Purpose: To assess HFNO versus noninvasive …

Introduction High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a noninvasive ventilation (NIV) system that
has demonstrated promise in the emergency department (ED) setting. Objective This …

Providing supplemental oxygen to hospitalized adults is a frequent practice and can be
administered via a variety of devices. Oxygen therapy has evolved over the years, and …

Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) methods are used in patients with both acute and
chronic heart failure, who have exhausted other options for pharmacological or surgical …