High flow nasal cannula effect on pulmonary complications after major elective upper abdominal surgeries: A randomized control study
Background Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a challenge for anesthesiologists, especially following major surgeries.Using a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) postoperatively may decrease this challenge.Purpose The study aimed to assess the clinical effect of HFNC after extubation compared with simple face mask oxygen following major el