Description:

Nasal High Flow Definition: Delivery of heated and humidified blended oxygen at optimal flow rates directly into the nares via a non-sealing nasal cannula. Benefits of Nasal High Flow (NHF):

Effective:
1. Clinical evidence suggests that NHF has a similar efficacy and safety to CPAP therapy when used. for infant’s ≥ 28 weeks gestational age 1-5.
2. “Rescue” CPAP should be available.

Gentle:
1. Significantly lower rates of nasal trauma ^{1, 2, 3}
2. No significant difference in adverse outcomes ^{1, 4, 5}
3. Better mother-infant bonding ^{6, 7}
4. Improved comfort, tolerance, and patient satisfaction ^{6, 8-11}

Easy:
1. Easier application and ongoing care ^{1, 2, 3}
2. Parents have confidence to play a greater role in the infant’s care ^{6, 7}
3. Improved caregiver satisfaction ¹²