EMS Coordinator Saratoga County, NY Waterford, New York
Disclosure(s):
Mike McEvoy, PhD, NRP, RN, CCRN: Zopec Medical: Consulting fees or other remuneration (Ongoing)
1. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) a. CPAP/BiPAP b. Oxypendant c. High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) 2. Device selection 3. Use of HFNC during transport a. Ground b. Air 4. Pifalls of HFNC and solutions a. Gas b. Electrical power c. Other
Learning Objectives:
Define High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Recall three potential pitfalls of non-invasive ventilation during transport
Discuss available solutions to providing HFNC therapy during transport