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ArticleBMJ open respiratory research2021

High-flow nasal cannula therapy in a predominantly African American population with COVID-19 associated acute respiratory failure.

Paul L Nguyen, Heba Osman, Donovan Watza, Suman Khicher, Aditi Sharma, Greg Dyson, Ghulam Saydain, Ayman Soubani

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  1. Effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula therapy on clinical outcomes in adults with COVID-19: A systematic review.Canadian journal of respiratory therapy : CJRT = Revue canadienne de la therapie respiratoire : RCTR · 2023
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Paul L Nguyen *Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA pnguye@med.wayne.edu.ORCID 0000-0001-7998-293X
Heba Osman *Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Donovan Watza *Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Suman KhicherDepartment of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Aditi SharmaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Greg DysonDepartment of Oncology, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Core, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Ghulam SaydainDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Ayman SoubaniDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

importanceUse of non-invasive respiratory modalities in COVID-19 has the potential to reduce rates of intubation and mortality in severe disease however data regarding the use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in this population is limited.

objectiveTo interrogate clinical and laboratory features of SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with high-flow failure.

designWe conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate characteristics of high-flow therapy use early in the pandemic and interrogate factors associated with respiratory therapy failure.

settingMultisite single centre hospital system within the metropolitan Detroit region.

participantsPatients from within the Detroit Medical Center (n=104, 89% African American) who received HFNC therapy during a COVID-19 admission between March and May of 2020. PRIMARY OUTCOME: HFNC failure is defined as death or intubation while on therapy.

resultsTherapy failure occurred in 57% of the patient population, factors significantly associated with failure centred around markers of multiorgan failure including hepatic dysfunction/transaminitis (OR=6.1, 95% CI 1.9 to 19.4, p<0.01), kidney injury (OR=7.0, 95% CI 2.7 to 17.8, p<0.01) and coagulation dysfunction (OR=4.5, 95% CI 1.2 to 17.1, p=0.03). Conversely, comorbidities, admission characteristics, early oxygen requirements and evaluation just prior to HFNC therapy initiation were not significantly associated with success or failure of therapy.

conclusionsIn a population disproportionately affected by COVID-19, we present key indicators of likely HFNC failure and highlight a patient population in which aggressive monitoring and intervention are warranted.

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COVID-19Oxygen Inhalation TherapyRespiratory InsufficiencyAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanCannulaFemaleHumansMaleMichiganMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesARDSCOVID-19pneumoniarespiratory infectionviral infection

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PMID34551962
PMCPMC8457999

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