High-flow nasal cannula for COVID-19 patients: low risk of bio-aerosol dispersion
Jie Li, James B. Fink, Stéphan Ehrmann
Abstract
<b>Bio-aerosol dispersion <i>via</i> high-flow nasal cannula shows a similar risk to standard oxygen masks. High-flow nasal prongs with a surgical mask on the patient9s face might benefit hypoxaemic COVID-19 patients without added risk for the environment.</b>https://bit.ly/34p7Fyy
Topics & Concepts
Nasal cannulaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Face masksCannulaAerosolSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineDispersion (optics)NoseFlow (mathematics)AnesthesiaSurgeryVirologyInternal medicineChemistryMechanicsOpticsPhysicsDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Organic chemistryOutbreakInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsRespiratory Support and Mechanisms