BET 1: High-flow nasal oxygen therapy in bronchiolitis

Jaconelli, Tom; Rajah, F.

doi:10.1136/emermed-2019-208599.1

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“…A heated, humidified, O 2 therapy has been proposed. By generating significant distending pressure, HFNC can benefit the airway milieu [55]. HFNC can be considered if standard subnasal supplemental O 2 fails in hypoxic infants and should not be used as a primary treatment modality [38,55].…”

Section: Oxygen Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

UPDATE - 2022 Italian guidelines on the management of bronchiolitis in infants

et al. 2023

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Bronchiolitis is an acute respiratory illness that is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children. This document aims to update the consensus document published in 2014 to provide guidance on the current best practices for managing bronchiolitis in infants. The document addresses care in both hospitals and primary care. The diagnosis of bronchiolitis is based on the clinical history and physical examination. The mainstays of management are largely supportive, consisting of fluid management and respiratory support. Evidence suggests no benefit with the use of salbutamol, glucocorticosteroids and antibiotics with potential risk of harm. Because of the lack of effective treatment, the reduction of morbidity must rely on preventive measures. De-implementation of non-evidence-based interventions is a major goal, and educational interventions for clinicians should be carried out to promote high-value care of infants with bronchiolitis. Well-prepared implementation strategies to standardize care and improve the quality of care are needed to promote adherence to guidelines and discourage non-evidence-based attitudes. In parallel, parents' education will help reduce patient pressure and contribute to inappropriate prescriptions. Infants with pre-existing risk factors (i.e., prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, congenital heart diseases, immunodeficiency, neuromuscular diseases, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome) present a significant risk of severe bronchiolitis and should be carefully assessed. This revised document, based on international and national scientific evidence, reinforces the current recommendations and integrates the recent advances for optimal care and prevention of acute bronchiolitis.

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Section: Oxygen Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%