Management of Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure with an Advanced Form of High Flow Therapy
In this educational activity, participants will learn the mechanisms of action of HVNI and how to optimally utilize high-velocity therapy appropriately and safely for patients in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure. This activity will help to improve the management and treatment of patients in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in acute care environments.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Residents
- Medical Students
- Physician Associates/Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses
- Respiratory Therapists
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
- Compare current clinical evidence to assess the effectiveness of High Velocity Nasal Insufflation (HVNI) versus non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NiPPV) for treating adult patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.
- Explain the mechanisms of action of HVNI.
- Compare the significance and differences in cannula design for applying high flow therapy.
- Discuss the clinical application and strategies for implementing HVNI into the care of emergency patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.
Accreditation Statements
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement(s)
Physicians (CME)
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Email: Your CME Certificate to Physician Education & CME at [email protected].
- Online: Via the CME Self-Reporting Tool (login required).
Other Healthcare Professionals (Attendance)
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.00 Completion

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