We reviewed evidence on the effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy in supporting children's breathing. We found 11 studies in children. Background HFNC therapy delivers a mixture of ...

Introduction Patients with difficult venous access experience undesirable effects during healthcare, such as delayed diagnosis and initiation of treatment, stress and pain related to the technique and ...

WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing surgical procedures, there is no association between liberal preprocedural fasting policies and witnessed aspiration, according to a ...

Background: Humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) is a form of respiratory support used in the treatment of preterm infants. Potential risks of HHFNC include damage to the nose and leaking of air ...

Introduction Dysphagia affects several children in USA and around the globe. Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) are the most objective ...

Active cannulas are meso-scale continuum robots, enabling dexterity in diameters from hundreds of microns to tens of centimeters. Constructed from telescoping, concentric, precurved, superelastic ...