Yuka Hanaki, Jun Muneuchi, Junko Yamamoto, Chie Yokota, Junya Ohmura, Hiroki Ezaki, Miwa Yoshino, Ryoko Nakamura, Miho Takeichi, Yuichiro Sugitani, Ryouhei Matsuoka, Hirohito Doi, Mamie Watanabe, Yasuhiko Takahashi
High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy has been applied in the perioperative respiratory care for children with congenital heart disease and respiratory problems. However, the information about the feasibility of home HFNC therapy remains lacking among them. We retrospectively reviewed 5 children with congenital heart disease and respiratory problems who underwent home HFNC therapy, and evaluated their feasibility and safety. Age and weight at the introduction of home HFNC therapy were 19 (2-119) months and 5...
January 31, 2022: Pediatric Cardiology