Factors associated with intubation in patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure treated with high-flow nasal cannula  oxygen therapy: A prospective, observational study

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen is an alternative to conventional oxygen in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure. Some patients require intubation, with a risk of delay; thus, early predictors may identify those requiring earlier intubation. The “ROX” index (ratio of pulse oximetry/fraction of inspired oxygen to respiratory rate) predicts intubation in patients with pneumonia treated with HFNC therapy, but this index has not been validated in non-pneumonia causes of acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure.
Source: Australian Critical Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research paper Source Type: research