Professional high-flow respiratory unit, non-humidifying
Definition
An electrically-powered device that is a component of a high-flow respiratory assembly designed to generate a high-flow (exceeding peak inspiratory flow) of ambient air or air/oxygen for delivery to a patient in a peri-anaesthesia environment or experiencing a respiratory disorder [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, xerostomia, and mucositis]. It is a small unit with an integrated gas flow generator; it does not include a heater or humidifier. It is intended to be used by a healthcare provider as part of noninvasive ventilation (NIV).