Impact of a program ensuring consistent response to acute drops in lung function in children with cystic fibrosis

Variation in CF pulmonary outcomes is multifactorial, but a significant component appears to be dependent upon differences in CF Center care. Previous investigations suggest that high performing CF centers are more consistent and proactive in the treatment of pulmonary exacerbations. We incorporated this approach into a program that could be bundled and shared with other CF Centers.

Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - July 15, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Michael S. Schechter, H. Joel Schmidt, Ron Williams, Robert Norton, Deanna Taylor, Andrea Molzhon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research