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Research Article
Assessing the Clinical Effect of High Velocity Nasal Insufflation on Improving Ambulation in Patients with Dyspnea: A Feasibility Study
Author(s): Thomas M Siler, Shailesh C Patel, Parag kumar Amin, Larry Hamon, George C Dungan II, Ronald J DeBellis and Leonithas I VolakisThomas M Siler, Shailesh C Patel, Parag kumar Amin, Larry Hamon, George C Dungan II, Ronald J DeBellis and Leonithas I Volakis
Objective: Ambulation and early mobility is used in concert with oxygen therapy, as exercise is linked to improved patient outcomes. Past studies with ambulatory oxygen have evaluated patients with a need for oxygenation and ventilatory support during daily activity. The goal of this study is to establish the feasibility of a low risk model, using High Velocity Nasal Insufflation (HVNI; a form of non-invasive ventilation that augments breathing) providing oxygenation and ventilation support to facilitate ambulation of patients experiencing Dyspnea, and assess the impact of HVNI on outcomes compared to treatment as usual (TAU) in both inpatients and outpatients.
Methods: The study was performed as a prospective, crossover trial of patients across three sites. Patients prescribed ambulation (in the conduct of normal clinical care) were studied o.. Read More»
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