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This review explores the physiological benefits and applications of high-flow nasal oxygen in anaesthesia and airway management.

July 23, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen in Contemporary Airway Management: Enhancing Physiological Safety in Anaesthesia—A Narrative Review

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WBWilliam P. BradleyCancer Council Victoria AJAnderson JsThe University of Melbourne MBMaryanne BalkinThe Alfred Hospital

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Narrative review examines how high-flow nasal oxygen improves patient safety in various anaesthetic practices, suggesting thoughtful integration is key.

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This review explores the physiological benefits and applications of high-flow nasal oxygen in anaesthesia and airway management.
Examined literature on HFNO use in preoxygenation, postoperative support, and procedural sedation.
Reviewed applications in high-risk populations including patients with obesity and obstetric patients.
Analyzed safety considerations and limitations associated with HFNO.
HFNO improves oxygenation and offers low-level positive airway pressure, enhancing safety in vulnerable physiological states.
Attention to its application in NORA environments showed varied benefits across different clinical settings.
Identified key safety concerns such as hypercapnia and airway obstruction, highlighting the need for careful integration into practice.

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Bradley et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61af8bfaa9903c5116a5b8 https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14142206

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Narrative review examines how high-flow nasal oxygen improves patient safety in various anaesthetic practices, suggesting thoughtful integration is key.

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen in Contemporary Airway Management: Enhancing Physiological Safety in Anaesthesia—A Narrative Review

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High-Flow Nasal Oxygen in Contemporary Airway Management: Enhancing Physiological Safety in Anaesthesia—A Narrative Review

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