Journal of Rare Disorders: Diagnosis & Therapy

Thoughts on the Application of High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy in Patients with Severe Pneumonia: A Case Report and Review of Literature

For severe pneumonia that requires respiratory support, non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is usually the first choice, but in recent years, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy has also appeared in critically ill patients. We reported an 85-year-old male presented to our hospital that suffered from hypoxic respiratory failure due to dry cough and fever for a day and was diagnosed with severe pneumonia. HFNC therapy was first given to him, but the patient's condition progressed and oxygen saturation decreased, so we used NIV as respiratory support. However, the patient could not tolerate the NIV, so we changed it to HFNC again and adjusted the parameters. The patient's discomfort was improved, and he was finally discharged from the hospital after his condition improved. In conclusion, HFNC may be an alternative means of respiratory support for patients with severe pneumonia.

Author(s):

Dezhu Tang, Xiaohui Zhou, KeXiong Lin, and Yun Wan

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