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Utilizing High Flow Oxygen Therapy In Infants With Bronchiolitis, Sarah Ulses
Utilizing High Flow Oxygen Therapy In Infants With Bronchiolitis, Sarah Ulses
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Problem Bronchiolitis is the leading diagnosis of hospitalizations for children under one-year. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of supportive high-flow oxygen (HFO) therapy for infant patients requiring more than 2L/min nasal cannula (NC).
Methods An observational, descriptive design with convenience sampling of infants aged one-year or less, hospitalized with bronchiolitis and requiring HFO therapy. Comparisons were done between 2019 when no HFO was allowed on the general unit and in 2020 when HFO was allowed.
Results Of 28 patients (N = 28), 13 (n = 13) were in the 2019 cohort and 15 …