The last article in our series on HFOV looks at the use of this modality in the adult patient. This article makes a case both for and against the use of HFOV in the adult, presents the evidence include the OSCAR/OSCILLATE trials, and asks the reader to come to their own conclusion. As you review this article, please pay attention to the following areas of emphasis:
- The various categories of ARDS severity
- The implications of making changes to the HFOV controls
- The overall mortality rate of ARDS
- The differences between infant settings and adult settings in HFOV