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High-Flow or Standard Oxygen in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure.
The New England journal of medicine·June 4, 2026·PMID 41841715
Why it mattersAcute hypoxemic respiratory failure is a common emergency and ICU presentation where optimal oxygen delivery may affect outcomes. This trial clarifies that high-flow nasal cannula does not improve survival over standard oxygen, but the potential reduction in intubation warrants consideration in clinical decision-making.
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