Current Practice and Barriers to Using High-Flow Nasal Cannula Among ARDS Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study of Physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is increasingly utilized in clinical practice; however, the perspectives of physicians on its use and associated barriers in managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in Saudi Arabia remain unexplored. This study aims to evaluate HFNC practices and identify the barriers faced by ICU and respiratory physicians in utilizing HFNC for ARDS patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was distributed between December 22, 2022, and July 15, 2023, to respiratory and ICU physicians in Saudi Arabia. Data are presented as frequencies and percentages.

Results

A total of 987 responses were analyzed, revealing that physicians perceive HFNC as beneficial for relieving shortness of breath (686, or 69.5%), helping with speech

SUBMITTER: Alyami MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12444945 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature