Table 1: Aspects to be consider when put a patient on HFNC.
| A. Related to the devise |
| 1. Settings |
|
i. Flow ii. FiO2 |
| 2. PaO2/FiO2 interpretation |
| 3. Start of treatment |
| 4. Ventilation slots patency |
| 5. Filter cleaning |
| 6. Disinfection |
| 7. Lack of internal battery |
| B. Related to oxygenation |
| 1. O2 tube connection |
| 2. FiO2 delay |
| 3. Internal alarms menu settings |
| 4. Adjusting flowmeter |
| 5. No smoking |
| C. Related to humidification |
| 1. Sterile water |
| 2. Plastic bags |
| 3. Cap |
| 4. Avoid the device runs out of water |
| 5. Permeable circuit |
| D. Related to the tubing |
| 1. Tube electric resistance |
| 2. Tube breaks |
| 3. Tube position |
| 4. Tube weight |
| E. Related to nasal cannulas |
| 1. Cannula size |
| 2. Appropriate cannulas |
| 3. Cannula placement |
| 4. Adequate nasal hygiene |
| 5. Harness |
| F. Related to alarms |
| 1. Internal alarm menu setting |
| 2. Alarm identification |
| G. Related to the patient |
|
1. Nose 2. Paradoxical suffocation |
| 3. Chest pressure |
| 4. Understanding HFNC |
| 5. Mobility |
| 6. Noise |
| 7. Claustrophobia |
| 8. Intolerance |
| 9. Pneumothorax |