#$%^&*AU2015230787A120161020.pdf#####- 47 ABSTRACT Several methods of supporting respiratory function of a patient before, during and/or after a medical procedure are disclosed. In certain arrangements, supporting respiratory function 5 while a patient is under general anaesthesia can include providing a high gas flow a high gas flow that is greater than 15 L/min while the patient is under general anaesthesia. In certain arrangements, a method of providing ventilation while a patient is under general anaesthesia involves providing only a gas flow delivered through a nasal interface that is greater than 15 L/min while the patient is under general anaesthesiaN'A............*.. N J5N O 'N M ~ ~KJ7 --------T 1 ........------ -------~ - - - - - -