Choosing the Right Support –A Debate on HHFNC vs NIV

This recorded session from the WFPICCS Pediatric Respiratory Critical Care Series (PRCCS) introduces a completely new format: a spirited point/counterpoint debate on one of the most common decisions in pediatric respiratory care. This interactive debate brings the question to life through two case-based scenarios and two clinical questions, with expert faculty and researchers arguing both sides. When a child needs respiratory support, how do you decide between Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHFNC) and Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)? Team HHFNC - Point Dr. Andreas Schibler and Dr. Christophe Milési make the case for HHFNC, highlighting its physiology, ease of use, practical advantages, and role across different clinical and resource settings. Team NIV - Counterpoint Dr. Marti Pons-Oden and Dr. Manu Sundaram defend NIV, focusing on when greater ventilatory support is needed, where the evidence points, and how to match the intervention to the patient’s condition. ________________________________________ 🌍 Explore the full PRCCS series and watch more sessions: https://wfpiccs.org/prccs/ 🎓 Register for the WFPICCS World Congress 2026 (Melbourne): https://www.wfpiccs2026intensivecarea... ________________________________________ The Pediatric Respiratory Critical Care Series (PRCCS) by WFPICCS connects fundamental respiratory physiology with everyday PICU practice, supporting clinicians worldwide in delivering high-quality care. #WFPICCS #PedsICU #CriticalCare #MechanicalVentilation #pARDS #PICU #MedicalEducation #RespiratoryCare #PronePositioning