High-flow nasal oxygen in perioperative and critical care: a bibliometric analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

High-flow nasal oxygen in perioperative and critical care: a bibliometric analysis

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  • Biao Xi

  • Yuting Zhao

  • Wei Fu

  • Yunzhi Ling

  • Qin Zhuang

  • Di Zhang

  • July 15, 2026

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    High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is a significant noninvasive respiratory support strategy in perioperative and critical care settings.

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    The bibliometric analysis included 2,314 unique publications on HFNO from 2000 to 2025, showing exponential growth, especially post-2018.

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    The leading contributors to HFNO research are the United States and China, with major publications in respiratory medicine and critical care journals.

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    Co-citation analysis revealed clusters related to acute respiratory failure, perioperative oxygen therapy, and treatment monitoring.

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    HFNO research has shifted focus from perioperative oxygenation to broader applications in critical care, emphasizing context-specific use and monitoring.

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