Outcome of status asthmaticus at a pediatric intensive care unit in Hong Kong

ConclusionsSA accounts for a small proportion of PICU admissions. LOS was short and prognosis generally good. Nonadherence to prior asthma therapy was common. The most common trigger is enterovirus/rhinovirus for children with severe asthma requiring PICU admission. A trend of increase in usage of ipratropium, magnesium sulphate and NIV was observed. Primary prevention and early treatment of exacerbation are the most important step in managing children with asthma. Regular follow up to ensure compliance together with annual vaccination could possibly avoid PICU admissions.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 21, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amy Cheng, Kam Lun Hon, Renee W Y Chan, Lawrence Chan, William Wong, Hon Ming Cheung, Su Yun Qian Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research