%0 Journal Article
%T Introducing high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy at the intermediate care unit: expanding the range of supportive pulmonary care
%A Falco Hietbrink
%A Joost D J Plate
%A Joost Meijer
%A Luke P H Leenen
%A Marc Platenkamp
%J Archive of "Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open".
%D 2018
%R 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000179
%X Non-invasive respiratory support is a frequent indication for intermediate care unit (IMCU) admission. Extending the possibilities of respiratory support at the IMCU with high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) may prevent intensive care unit (ICU) transfer and invasive ventilation. However, the safety and limitations of HFNC administration in the stand-alone IMCU setting are not yet studied. This study therefore aims to investigate to what extent and in which patients HFNC can safely be administered at a stand-alone mixed surgical IMCU
%K acute care
%K acute care surgery
%K critical care
%K trauma/ critical care
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078271/