Bronchiolitis – Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHHFNC) Oxygen Therapy

Authors: Chris Novak, Dallas Will, Provincial AHS Bronchiolitis QI Working Group

Tags: Critical Care, Lung, Nursing, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Physicians, Respiratory Therapy

Last Updated: November 14th, 2025

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The AHS Bronchiolitis – Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHHFNC) Resource was developed to guide AHS healthcare professionals, including staff and trainees, in the standardized, safe application of Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHHFNC) for pediatric patients under 24 months (about 2 years) of age diagnosed with Bronchiolitis.

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Provincial Clinical Knowledge Topic: Bronchiolitis, Infant – Emergency and Inpatient. Alberta Health Services. 2024. *please see page 17 onwards for articles related to HHHFNC
F&P Optiflow Junior 2 Nasal High Flow Interfaces Resource. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. 2023.

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Bronchiolitis – Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHHFNC) Oxygen Therapy

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