Table 2 Maximal flow rates used locally for HFNC in tertiary and general hospitals
From: Non-invasive respiratory support for infants with bronchiolitis: a national survey of practice
Tertiary Hospitals (n = 20) | General Hospitals (n = 51) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1–5 L/min | 6–10 L/min | >10 L/min | 1–5 L/min | 6–10 L/min | >10 L/min | |
Emergency Department | 0 | 2 (10%) | 0 | 2 (3%) | 4 (7.8%) | 7 (14%) |
Paediatric Ward | 0 | 5 (25%) | 3 (15%) | 3 (5.8%) | 18 (35%) | 18 (35%) |
Paediatric High Dependency Ward | 1 (5%) | 6 (30%) | 6 (30%) | 5 (10%) | 18 (35%) | 13 (25%) |