We are doing an exposure assessment of staff caring for a pt admitted with pneumonia and a delayed diagnosis of COVID-19.  High flow nasal cannula O2 was used.  Here is one short communication that suggests that HFNC is not considered aerosol producing.  If haven’t seen HFNC used, there are a lot of videos available. 

Appreciate if you can share any insight or experience with it from an infection prevention standpoint.

 

Ed Galaid

 

Edward I. Galaid, MD, MPH, FACOEM

ABIM, ABPM (OM)

Medical Director, Occupational Medicine

Roper Saint Francis Healthcare

Charleston, SC 29401

Member, ACOEM Task Group on Law Enforcement Officer Health

Special Expert, NFPA Fire Service Occupational Safety & Health (FIX-AAA) Committee

843-402-5053

 



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