Indications to start high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy
| Total, n=96 (%) | |
| Pulmonary | 67 (69.8%) |
| Pneumonia | 21 (21.9%) |
| Atelectasis with pleural fluid | 11 (11.5%) |
| Combination of pulmonary causes | 10 (10.4%) |
| Fluid overload | 10 (10.4%) |
| ARDS | 1 (1.0%) |
| Pneumothorax | 4 (4.2%) |
| Sputum stasis | 3 (3.1%) |
| Pulmonary embolism | 3 (3.1%) |
| Aspiration pneumonia | 2 (2.1%) |
| Morphine intoxication | 1 (1.0%) |
| Postweaning | 15 (15.6%) |
| From recovery unit | 12 (12.5%) |
| From ICU | 3 (3.1%) |
| Sepsis (non-pulmonary) | 7 (7.3%) |
| Post-trauma resuscitation | 7 (7.3%) |
This table shows the indications to start high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy at the intermediate care unit.
ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome; ICU, intensive care unit.