High-Flow Nasal Cannulas | The advantages and applications with Andy Steel

High-Fidelity Conversations

[Ep6] Are you comfortable with using a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)? Have you ever heard of Airvo? If you've ever wanted to know a little bit more about how a HFNC works and the considerations that come with it, then you'll want to listen in as we talk with Respiratory Therapist, Andy Steel. He'll get into the details about when a HFNC may be appropriate to consider, and how it compares to other similar treatments - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
Andy Steel, BBA, RRT, RCP, is the Clinical Coordinator for Respiratory Services on the Mount Carmel Saint Ann's campus, here in the Westerville, Ohio area. He still works clinically as a Respiratory Therapist in addition to helping out with the occasional education request that pops up, because he's a fantastic resource for his area of expertise. In this episode, Andy helps break down what exactly a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is, in addition to helping us compare it to other similar treatment options in the healthcare setting. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:

• When does a nasal cannula get bumped up to a "high-flow" classification?
• Who is a HFNC appropriate for?
• What is dead space washout?
• What is Airvo?
• How does something like Airvo compare to CPAP and BiPAP?
• Which hospital units are using HFNC/Airvo?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• Airvo Website
• Linktree: Links to content mentioned on past episodes

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