What Is Neonate Vapotherm

A new system known as Vapotherm (Vapotherm Inc., Annapolis, Md) might change the way oxygen is delivered to neonates via nasal cannulae. Vapotherm uses flow rates of 1 to 8 liters per minute, rates that are much higher than conventional flow rates.

What is Vapotherm in the NICU?

Vapotherm high velocity therapy is Mask-Free NIV® for spontaneously breathing patients. As such, it is an innovation among NIV modalities as it uses a nasal cannula interface. It is the only mask-free and seal-free therapy clinically proven as an alternative to CPAP for both. Primary respiratory support for RDS.

Is Vapotherm the same as high flow?

Vapotherm high velocity therapy often gets conflated with commodity high flow oxygen products, also commonly known as High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).