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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy is established for respiratory support.
  • High-flow tracheal oxygenation (HFTO) is a modification of HFNC, typically used in tracheostomized patients.
  • HFTO application for weaning from mechanical ventilation is infrequently reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of HFTO as a tool for weaning patients from prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV).
  • To present case studies demonstrating successful weaning using HFTO.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two patients undergoing prolonged mechanical ventilation.
  • Application of high-flow tracheal oxygenation (HFTO) as an intervention for weaning.
  • Monitoring of patient respiratory parameters during HFTO weaning.

Main Results:

  • Both patients successfully weaned from mechanical ventilation with the assistance of HFTO.
  • HFTO facilitated respiratory support and weaning in challenging clinical scenarios.

Conclusions:

  • High-flow tracheal oxygenation (HFTO) may represent a viable strategy for difficult weaning in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation.
  • Further investigation into HFTO for weaning is warranted.