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Respiratory Mechanics in Mechannically Ventilated Patients Respiratory Care 2014, 59(11):1773

ROX Index

ROX Index with Patients on HFNC

ROX Index = (SpO2/FiO2)

Respiratory Rate

ROX index greater than or equal to 4.88 is predictive of HFNC success

HFNC failure was predicted with ROX index of less than or equal to:

2.85 at 2 hours
3.47 at 6 hours
3.85 at 12 hours

Remember: If the Respiratory Rate and/or FiO2 increases a lot, the patient is deteriorating.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

AARC - Endotracheal Suctioning of Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Artificial Airways 2010 From the American Association for Respiratory Care - published 2010
CRTO - Delegation of Controlled Acts From the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario - published 2014
CRTO - Documentation From the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario - published 2015

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