Burden of Respiratory Disease in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Experience from a PICU of a Tertiary Care Center in Pakistan.

Pneumonia is a significant contributor of respiratory diseases in the PICU in Pakistan and is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. A high PRISM III score, pneumothorax, and lower airway disease were predictors for ventilation support. A high PRISM III score and a positive blood culture were predictors of patient mortality in our study.