Published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Here is a link to the article.
Regenstrief Institute authors: Colin M Rogerson, M.D., MPH
This retrospective study of 77,115 pediatric asthma ICU admissions across 163 institutions found significant variability in respiratory support use. Higher-volume centers more frequently used non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and CPAP, while using less high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Over the past decade, use of HFNC, CPAP, and NIV has increased significantly, whereas IMV rates remained stable. These findings suggest evolving practices favoring non-invasive respiratory support for critically ill children with asthma.
Affiliations
1Indiana University School of Medicine, 12250, Pediatrics, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; crogerso@iupui.edu.
