Hospital pediatrics
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Hospital pediatrics · Apr 2015
Multicenter Study Observational StudyVariability of intensive care management for children with bronchiolitis.
To determine the extent of variability in testing and treatment of children with bronchiolitis requiring intensive care. ⋯ In this multicenter study of children requiring intensive care for bronchiolitis, we identified substantial institutional variability in testing and treatment, including use of CPAP, intubation, and HFNC. These differences were not explained by between-site differences in patient characteristics, including severity of illness. Further research is needed to identify best practices for intensive care interventions for this major cause of pediatric hospitalization.