6cmH2O continuous positive airway pressure versus conventional oxygen therapy in severe viral bronchiolitis: A randomized trial

Objective To compare the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and conventional oxygen therapy on the clinical signs of respiratory distress and the respiratory muscle workload in acute viral bronchiolitis. Design Prospective, randomized, monocentric study carried out in the p...

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Published in:Pediatric pulmonology 2013-01, Vol.48 (1), p.45
Main Authors: Milési, Christophe, Matecki, Stefan, Jaber, Samir, Mura, Thibaut, Jacquot, Aurélien, Pidoux, Odile, Chautemps, Nathalie, Novais, Aline Rideau Batista, Combes, Clémentine, Picaud, Jean-Charles, Cambonie, Gilles
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Language:English
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Summary:Objective To compare the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and conventional oxygen therapy on the clinical signs of respiratory distress and the respiratory muscle workload in acute viral bronchiolitis. Design Prospective, randomized, monocentric study carried out in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a university hospital. Patients Infants
ISSN:8755-6863
1099-0496
DOI:10.1002/ppul.22533