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? | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |