Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2004
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyEfficacy of interventions for bronchiolitis in critically ill infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Viral bronchiolitis is the leading cause of respiratory failure among infants in the United States. Currently, the mainstay of treatment is supportive care. The effectiveness of treatments used for mechanically ventilated infants with bronchiolitis is unclear. ⋯ Currently, there are no clearly effective interventions available to improve the outcome of critically ill infants with bronchiolitis. Surfactant seems to be a promising intervention, and corticosteroids or ribavirin may also be beneficial.