NIV vs HFNO – recomm

Definition of Severe illness

Pneumonia with ANY ONE of the following:

•  severe respiratory distress or respiratory rate >30/min
•  SpO2 <90% on room air •  NO invasive or non-invasive respiratory support needed Definition of critical:

•  Requirement for high-level respiratory support: noninvasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen (≥20 litres per minute) or invasive mechanical ventilation
•  OR acute respiratory distress syndrome (PaO2/FiO2 ratio of <300) •  OR sepsis •  OR shock