Review article
https://doi.org/10.24141/1/12/2/8
Nursing Approach to Patients Receiving HFNC Therapy During ERCP: Balancing Technology and Humanity
Valentina Ješić
orcid.org/0000-0001-7947-5233
; Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia, Clinical Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology and Intensive Care, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
*
Sabina Babić
; Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia, Clinical Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology and Intensive Care, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Nikolina Vratan
; Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia, Clinical Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology and Intensive Care, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Lucija Piškor
; Dr. Ivo Pedišić General Hospital, Sisak, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The introduction of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
therapy into endoscopic anesthesia has improved the
safety of sedation, particularly in patients with limited
respiratory reserve. In this context, the role of nurses
extends beyond technical application and includes
patient preparation, communication, monitoring, and
early recognition of respiratory instability.
This paper aims to present a nursing approach to patients
undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP) with HFNC support, with emphasis
on clinical practice before, during, and after the
procedure. Particular attention is given to reducing patient
anxiety, building trust, and ensuring continuous monitoring to maintain respiratory and hemodynamic
stability.
The findings indicate that the integration of technical
competence, structured monitoring, and supportive
communication contributes to patient safety and the
quality of procedural care. The paper proposes a model
of nursing practice that integrates contemporary clinical
knowledge with the principles of humanistic and
patient-centered care in procedural anesthesia.
Keywords
HFNC therapy; ERCP; nursing care; communication; holistic approach; patient anxiety; sedation safety
Hrčak ID:
346608
URI
Publication date:
28.4.2026.
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