Optimizing High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygenation in Pediatric Airway Procedures

Optimizing High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygenation in Pediatric Airway Procedures: a Randomized Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate which flow rate (higher versus lower) is most effective at increasing apneic time and preventing greater than 5% drop in desaturation, as well as assessing transcutaneous carbon dioxide (CO2) levels during airway procedures in children

Inclusion Criteria:

• undergoing laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital (CMHH)
• weight greater than or equal to 5 kilograms and using flow rates between 5 to 45 liters per minute (BTPS)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency type cases, tracheostomy patients, unrepaired cyanotic heart disease, nasal deformity/choanal atresia, or cautery/laser type procedures