{"id":1452,"date":"2026-03-22T10:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T10:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2026-03-22T10:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T10:58:39","slug":"a-clinical-guide-to-non-invasive-respiratory-support-in-acute-respiratory-failure-ventilation-settings-technical-optimization-and-clinical-indications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/index.php\/2026\/03\/22\/a-clinical-guide-to-non-invasive-respiratory-support-in-acute-respiratory-failure-ventilation-settings-technical-optimization-and-clinical-indications\/","title":{"rendered":"A clinical guide to non-invasive respiratory support in acute respiratory failure: ventilation settings, technical optimization and clinical indications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"ember63\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Why this paper matters on a busy ICU day<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember64\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Non-invasive respiratory support (NIRS) is now everywhere: ED, step-down, wards, and ICU. We use HFNT, CPAP, BiPAP, facemasks, helmets \u2014 often driven by habit or availability more than physiology.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember65\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Rezoagli and colleagues offer a <strong>practical, physiology-heavy roadmap<\/strong> for <em>how<\/em> to choose a modality, <em>how<\/em> to set it up, and <em>when<\/em> to walk away and intubate. This is the kind of paper that can clean up practice variation across an entire service.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1462 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763470304549-748x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"748\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763470304549-748x1024.png 748w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763470304549-219x300.png 219w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763470304549-768x1052.png 768w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763470304549.png 1095w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember69\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">1. Big picture: what the article actually does<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember70\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The review walks through three pillars:<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember71\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Physiology &amp; technical setup<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High flow nasal therapy (HFNT)<\/li>\n<li>CPAP<\/li>\n<li>BiPAP (pressure-support NIV)<\/li>\n<li>Facemasks vs helmets<\/li>\n<li>Humidification and temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember73\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Clinical indications by syndrome<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (CPE)<\/li>\n<li>De novo acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF, including ARDS and pneumonia)<\/li>\n<li>Hypercapnic failure in AECOPD<\/li>\n<li>Post-extubation support<\/li>\n<li>Obesity hypoventilation and cystic fibrosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember75\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Monitoring and when to stop<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to detect failure early and avoid P-SILI from \u201ctoo much effort for too long\u201d on NIRS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember77\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The strength of the paper is that it <strong>links physiology to concrete bedside choices<\/strong>: interface, flow, PEEP, pressure support, and monitoring.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember78\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">2. HFNT \u2013 the workhorse for hypoxemic patients<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1463 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471722069-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471722069-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471722069-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471722069-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471722069.png 1488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember80\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Key physiological points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>HFNT delivers <strong>heated, humidified gas at 30\u201360 L\/min<\/strong> via nasal cannula, often starting at 60 L\/min in AHRF.<\/li>\n<li>At higher flows, it:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides <strong>low-level PEEP (~1\u20134 cmH\u2082O)<\/strong>, especially with the mouth closed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washes out upper airway dead space<\/strong>, improving ventilatory efficiency and allowing lower minute ventilation for the same PaCO\u2082.<\/li>\n<li>Increases end-expiratory lung volume and can help prevent alveolar collapse in AHRF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember83\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Practical nuances<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Flows<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>AHRF: start high (\u224860 L\/min) to maximize EELV and oxygenation.<\/li>\n<li>Hypercapnic COPD: 30\u201340 L\/min often sufficient; higher flows don\u2019t add much for CO\u2082 clearance and may increase discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Temperature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Absolute humidity is best at higher temperatures, but <strong>patients are often more comfortable at ~31\u00b0C vs 37\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 start cooler and titrate to comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Asymmetrical cannulas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Newer \u201casymmetrical\u201d HFNT cannulas may enhance CO\u2082 washout and reduce work of breathing by exploiting pressure differences between nares, though outcome data remain limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember90\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Clinical implication for you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember91\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">HFNT is positioned as the <strong>first-line modality for de novo AHRF<\/strong>, including many ARDS and pneumonia patients who are not intubated yet. It offers a good balance of support, comfort, and ease of use \u2014 as long as you monitor closely for failure.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember92\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">3. CPAP \u2013 simple PEEP with powerful heart\u2013lung effects<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1464 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471772039-1024x561.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471772039-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471772039-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471772039-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471772039.png 1488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember94\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>What CPAP actually does<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Provides <strong>constant positive pressure<\/strong> through the respiratory cycle (PEEP).<\/li>\n<li>In injured lungs, this:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Increases end-expiratory lung volume and recruits alveoli.<\/li>\n<li>Moves ventilation onto the more linear part of the pressure\u2013volume curve.<\/li>\n<li>Improves V\/Q matching and oxygenation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Hemodynamically, CPAP:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces venous return and RV preload, which can reduce pulmonary congestion.<\/li>\n<li>Lowers LV afterload by reducing negative intrathoracic swings and transmural LV pressure \u2014 particularly beneficial in LV failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember99\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Delivery options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ICU, transport, or home ventilators (CPAP mode or PSV with PS=0).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFrugal\u201d systems: Venturi devices, Boussignac or similar valves, and oxygen-saving CPAP setups for resource-limited settings or pre-hospital care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helmet CPAP<\/strong> requires high flows (\u226560 L\/min) to avoid CO\u2082 rebreathing and maintain stable PEEP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember101\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Where CPAP shines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (CPE)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>NIV (CPAP or BiPAP) is first-line alongside medical therapy in CPE without shock or urgent PCI needs.<\/li>\n<li>No clear winner between CPAP and BiPAP; choice should focus on <strong>leaks, CO\u2082 clearance, and tolerance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Helmet CPAP may provide faster short-term respiratory and hemodynamic improvement vs HFNT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember104\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">4. BiPAP \u2013 unloading the muscles and clearing CO\u2082<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember105\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Core physiology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>BiPAP = <strong>PEEP + inspiratory pressure (PS)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Adds:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher minute ventilation and CO\u2082 clearance.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced inspiratory effort and work of breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>In heart failure, BiPAP combines the CPAP benefits with <strong>active ventilatory support<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"ember109\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>The double-edged sword in AHRF<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If BiPAP fails to reduce inspiratory effort in hypoxemic AHRF, <strong>transpulmonary pressures and tidal volumes can rise<\/strong>, worsening P-SILI.<\/li>\n<li>This is why careful monitoring of effort, tidal volume (if measurable), and clinical trajectory is crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember111\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>In COPD and hyperinflation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>COPD patients often have <strong>dynamic hyperinflation and intrinsic PEEP (PEEPi)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>BiPAP with <strong>external PEEP \u2248 5\u20138 cmH\u2082O<\/strong> can act as a \u201cPEEP absorber\u201d by holding small airways open and reducing the inspiratory threshold load.<\/li>\n<li>In AECOPD with acidosis, <strong>BiPAP via facemask is clearly first-line<\/strong> \u2014 robust data show reductions in intubation and mortality compared with conventional oxygen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember113\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">5. Interfaces, circuits, and humidification \u2013 the \u201cplumbing\u201d that matters<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember114\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Facemask vs helmet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471903506.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1488\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471903506.png 1488w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471903506-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1488px) 100vw, 1488px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Facemask<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Oro-nasal or full-face masks; similar inspiratory effort and CO\u2082 clearance overall.<\/li>\n<li>Common issues: leaks, skin breakdown over the nasal bridge, limited ability to eat and talk, claustrophobia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Helmet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Transparent hood with neck seal, large internal volume (~18 L).<\/li>\n<li>Advantages: less facial trauma, better tolerance for prolonged use, easier communication and mobilization, high PEEP capability.<\/li>\n<li>Challenges: noise, potential for CO\u2082 rebreathing (needs high flow and proper circuit configuration), more complex line management around the neck.<\/li>\n<li>Newer <strong>helmet BiPAP designs<\/strong> have reduced internal volume and compliance, improving pressurization and synchrony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember120\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Humidification<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>For CPAP\/BiPAP:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active heated humidification<\/strong> generally preferred, especially in hypercapnic patients, because it improves alveolar ventilation and CO\u2082 clearance and reduces WOB.<\/li>\n<li>HMEs add dead space and resistance; they are simple but less physiologically favorable.<\/li>\n<li>Target gas temperature around <strong>26\u201328\u00b0C at the humidifier<\/strong>, aiming for ~30\u00b0C at the interface, balanced against patient comfort and condensation risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember123\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">6. Indications by clinical syndrome \u2013 how the authors would \u201ctriage\u201d support<\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember124\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">6.1 Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (CPE)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>NIV (CPAP or BiPAP) + medical therapy is <strong>first-line<\/strong> in CPE without cardiogenic shock.<\/li>\n<li>No clear superiority of CPAP vs BiPAP; choose based on tolerance and need for CO\u2082 clearance.<\/li>\n<li>HFNT is <strong>non-inferior to facemask BiPAP<\/strong> for short-term outcomes and may be useful for prolonged support or in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP\/BiPAP.<\/li>\n<li>Helmet CPAP may provide faster hemodynamic and respiratory improvement than HFNT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"ember126\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">6.2 De novo acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Includes ARDS, unilateral pneumonia, aspiration, contusion, septic shock without chronic lung disease.<\/li>\n<li>HFNT:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Supported by FLORALI and subsequent trials as <strong>first-line therapy<\/strong>, with lower intubation rates in more hypoxemic subgroups and better comfort than facemask NIV in many settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>CPAP\/BiPAP:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Evidence is mixed; some network meta-analyses show mortality and intubation benefits vs conventional oxygen, others are neutral when you exclude CPE\/COPD.<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>COVID-19 AHRF<\/strong>, CPAP reduced intubation compared with conventional oxygen, whereas HFNT did not clearly outperform oxygen in the RECOVERY-RS trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>The review ultimately endorses <strong>HFNT as first-line in non-cardiogenic AHRF in the ICU<\/strong>, with CPAP\/BiPAP reserved for selected cases and used under tight monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"ember132\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">6.3 AECOPD with hypercapnic respiratory failure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong RCT and meta-analytic data: <strong>BiPAP via facemask<\/strong> reduces intubation and mortality.<\/li>\n<li>Higher-intensity BiPAP (higher PS targeting significant pH and PaCO\u2082 improvement) further decreases intubation risk compared with low-intensity strategies.<\/li>\n<li>HFNT offers physiological benefits but <strong>has not matched BiPAP<\/strong> in preventing invasive ventilation; non-inferiority was not consistently demonstrated except in some mixed populations.<\/li>\n<li>HFNT is best seen as <strong>adjunct\/bridge<\/strong> when BiPAP is poorly tolerated or during breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"ember134\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">6.4 Post-extubation support<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>High-risk patients (age, comorbidity, prolonged ventilation):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>NIV (often alternating with HFNT) is superior to HFNT alone for preventing reintubation.<\/li>\n<li>Guidelines now suggest <strong>NIV over HFNT<\/strong> in this group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Lower-risk patients:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>HFNT is favored over conventional oxygen, although evidence quality is lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Non-invasive support after extubation should be <strong>used early and for prolonged periods (\u226512 h in first 24 h)<\/strong> to preserve lung recruitment and reduce muscle load.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"ember140\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">6.5 OHS and cystic fibrosis<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Acute OHS decompensation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>BiPAP is the preferred acute modality: maintains upper airway patency, unloads respiratory muscles, improves alveolar ventilation.<\/li>\n<li>Full-face masks are more effective than nasal masks in the acute setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cystic fibrosis exacerbations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>BiPAP is widely used to support fatigued respiratory muscles and improve gas exchange; data are mostly observational but consistent.<\/li>\n<li>HFNT can be a useful adjunct, reducing respiratory rate and minute ventilation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember145\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">7. Monitoring, failure, and avoiding P-SILI<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember146\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The authors are very clear: <strong>non-invasive does not mean non-dangerous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember147\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Key monitoring concepts:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Watch the trajectory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid improvement in CPE and AECOPD is expected; persistent acidosis or hypercapnia under optimized settings signals NIV failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>In AHRF, the risk is P-SILI<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong spontaneous efforts \u2192 large negative pleural swings \u2192 high transpulmonary pressures and pendelluft \u2192 progression of lung injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Parameters to track<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Respiratory rate, dyspnea, accessory muscle use.<\/li>\n<li>Gas exchange trends (PaO\u2082\/FiO\u2082, PaCO\u2082, pH).<\/li>\n<li>Simple indices and clinical scores for NIV failure.<\/li>\n<li>Tidal volume (where measurable) to avoid large VT.<\/li>\n<li>Bedside lung ultrasound and, where available, advanced tools such as esophageal pressure monitoring or electrical impedance tomography to assess effort, regional ventilation, and pendelluft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote id=\"ember154\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__blockquote\"><p>The take-home is: <strong>non-invasive support must sit inside a tight monitoring framework<\/strong> with a low threshold for intubation when the trajectory is wrong.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"reader-divider-block__horizontal-rule\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"ember155\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Bottom line for your practice<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HFNT is now the default first-line for de novo hypoxemic AHRF<\/strong> in the ICU, provided you monitor closely and have a clear plan for escalation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BiPAP via facemask remains the undisputed standard for AECOPD with respiratory acidosis<\/strong> and is central in OHS exacerbations and CF crises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CPAP (facemask or helmet) is a powerful hemodynamic tool in CPE<\/strong> and a viable option in selected hypoxemic patients, especially in COVID-19 pneumonia.<\/li>\n<li>The choice of <strong>interface and circuit<\/strong> (helmet vs facemask, single vs double limb, HME vs heated humidifier) is not cosmetic; it directly affects CO\u2082 clearance, comfort, and success.<\/li>\n<li>Above all: <strong>monitor relentlessly<\/strong>. Non-invasive support can prevent intubation, but if misused or prolonged in a failing patient, it can worsen lung injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"article-editor-link article-editor-link\" style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s13054-025-05730-y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACCESS FULL ARTICLE HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1466\" src=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471972469-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471972469-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471972469-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/perfusfind.com\/ic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1763471972469.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember159\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Open Access<\/strong> This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. 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