Vapotherm Precision Flow Plus
Hi-VNI Technology for the NICU – vapor-transfer humidified, blended gas through small-bore nasal cannula, with published evidence supporting use as a non-invasive alternative to nCPAP in selected indications.
Preterm neonates with RDS and post-extubation respiratory instability need effective non-invasive support without the nasal trauma and seal-maintenance burden of rigid CPAP interfaces.
Precision Flow Plus delivers Hi-VNI Technology – gas humidified to near-physiologic conditions through a vapor transfer cartridge, with an integral oxygen analyzer for in-line FiO₂ verification. Published prospective studies, including SHINE, have reported non-inferiority to nCPAP for primary respiratory support in preterm neonates and for post-extubation support.
- Non-inferiority data vs nCPAP in published studies – Reported for primary respiratory support in preterm neonates and for post-extubation support.
- Reduced nasal-interface burden – Small-prong cannula avoids the rigid mask seal that drives nasal injury with conventional nCPAP.
- Independent control of FiO₂, flow, and temperature – Three parameters titrated separately within the device’s clinical flow range.
- Membrane-based humidification – Vapor transfer cartridge maintains near-physiologic humidity along the gas path.
- Integral oxygen analyzer – In-line FiO₂ verification at the device.
- Single-patient-use vapor transfer cartridge – replaced per IFU; reduces cross-contamination risk.
- No mask fitting – small-prong cannula eliminates the seal-maintenance burden of nCPAP interfaces.
- Same platform spans neonatal, pediatric, and adult use – supports NICU through step-down.
Used in preterm neonates with RDS, post-extubation respiratory instability, and other forms of neonatal respiratory failure where non-invasive support is appropriate. Enables mask-free Hi-VNI Technology with vapor-transfer humidification and continuous FiO₂ verification.
