Comfortable for patients, families, and you
nCPAP masks and tight-fitting prongs can cause nasal trauma. The gentle interface of HFNC devices like Vapotherm significantly reduce nasal trauma.
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Calum T. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Louise S. Owen, M.D., Brett J. Manley, Ph.D. Nasal High-Flow Therapy for Primary Respiratory Support in Preterm Infants. N Engl J Med 2016; 375:1142-1151September 22, 2016DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1603694.
Neonatal Conditions
The Vapotherm Precision Flow can help patients suffering from the symptoms of infant respiratory distress syndrome. Respiratory distress syndrome manifests as acute difficulty breathing including dyspnea, tachypnea and labored breathing (e.g. as manifested by accessory muscle use).
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