Considerations of Trach/Vent, Mask Ventilation, BCV and Heated Humidified Highflow Nasal Cannula
TRACHEOSTOMY | MASK VENTILATION | BCV | HHNC | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-invasive? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Does NOT require surgical procedure? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
It has known side effects? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Allows for eating and speaking easily? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Without risk of barotrauma? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Without risk of infection? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Secretion clearance? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Active exhalation assistance? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Provides range of motion for respiratory muscles? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Can be use adjunctively with PPV to facilitate ventilator weaning? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |