Incidence and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Compromise in Planned PICU Admissions Following Tonsillectomy.
Inbal HazkaniEli SteinChing Siong TeyRobert HillJacob DautelMital D PatelWilliam VaughnHolly CordrayEshan PatelAddison ClarkNikhila RaolSean EvansPublished in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2022)
Our study found respiratory compromise in 3.7% of patients with planned PICU admissions following T/AT. Oxygen nadir and enteral feeds were associated with higher respiratory compromise rates. Attention should be given to these factors in planning for post-operative disposition.
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