vapotherm (high flow therapy)

what are the 3 functions of the nasopharynx
- warm
- humidify
- cleaned/filter
high flow therapy is defined as

flows that exceed patient demand at various minute volumes
the temperature range of the Vapotherm unit is

33-43 degree Celsius
high flow therapy enhances

respiratory efficiency
high flow therapy allows flows up to how many l/min in adults

40
high flow therapy allows flows of up to how many l/min in infants

8 l/min
high flow therapy can eliminate

nasopharyngeal deadspace
vapotherm recommends that the nasal prongs be no larger than ____ the ID of the nares

1/2
why is humidification critical for safe and effective delivery of breathing gases
- thick secretions
- atelectasis
- bloody secretions
- thermal challenge
- decrease mucocilliary action

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vapotherm (high flow therapy)

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vapotherm (high flow therapy)

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2011-01-20T04:39:24Z