Optiflow nasal high flow delivers respiratory support to your patients, by providing heated, humidified air and oxygen at flow rates up to 70 L/min through the unique Optiflow nasal cannula and delivered by a device such as the Airvo 2 or Airvo 3 high flow system.
Check out the high flow Micro Moments series on the Education Hub.
Learn more about high flow therapy including; how to set up nasal high flow, how it works and why the therapy is so versatile – with F&P Micro Moments on the Education Hub
Check out the first episode below.
What is high flow therapy?
Introducing the first F&P Micro Moment!
Once you've watched the animation, check out this FAQ for context as to where high flow fits in to the care continuum.
We’ve created a table that will help you review the guidelines by patient population and application.
Explore our frequently asked questions regarding:
1. Clinical practice/implementation of NHF therapy.
2. Published evidence - the science of high-flow therapy, including the mechanisms of action and patient outcomes.
There are several ways to deliver the benefits of Optiflow nasal high flow therapy.
1. You can use a dedicated, standalone device such as the Airvo Optiflow systemor
2. You can use an NHF-capable mechanical ventilator. We call this a vent-driven system.
See the images below and for more details download our equipment guide
The following figure demonstrates what is required for an Airvo Optiflow system.
For high-flow therapy, you need a comfortable interface that stays in place to ensure continuity of treatment.
Latest NHF interface
DPM-1257
