Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
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Beneficial effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) during non invasive ventilation (NIV) has been reported in infants with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, but no study has analyzed the predictors of its failure. ⋯ In infants with RSV and needing respiratory support, NIV represented the sole method of respiratory support in 68% of cases. NIV failure criteria were apneas, high values of admission PCO2 and H24 PRISM score.
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Clinical Trial
[Effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure ventilation in infants with severe acute bronchiolitis].
Usefulness of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in severe acute bronchiolitis has been checked. The objective of this descriptive study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and risk factors of NCPAP failure. ⋯ NCPAP appears to be a safe alternative to immediate intubation in infants with severe bronchiolitis.