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Status Asthmaticus in the Pediatric ICU: A Comprehensive Review of Management and Challenges.

Amy JosephHammad A Ganatra
Published in: Pediatric reports (2024)
This narrative review addresses the significant burden of pediatric status asthmaticus, which comprises almost 20% of admissions to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). It highlights the diverse modalities employed in the PICU for managing this life-threatening condition, and thoroughly discusses the literature in support of or against these treatment modalities.
Keyphrases
  • intensive care unit
  • systematic review
  • mechanical ventilation
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