Outcomes of a Nurse-led High-flow Nasal Cannula Weaning Protocol in Pediatric Critical Bronchiolitis Patients
Bronchiolitis is a leading cause of pediatric hospital admissions. Despite its limited clinical benefits, the use of HFNC in children with bronchiolitis is increasing. Previous studies using quality improvement (QI) methodologies have successfully reduced HFNC usage through weaning protocols and trials of standard oxygen therapy. This study involves implementing an HFNC initiation and weaning protocol at Aydın Maternity and Children's Hospital, involving infants aged 1-24 months admitted with bronchiolitis.
• Patients older than 1 month and younger than 24 months of age; hospitalized at the PICU with the intention of treatment with HFNC at least for the upcoming 4 hours
• Patients with moderate and severe RAS(Respiratory Assessment Scale) requiring HFNC
• Written informed consent signed and dated by the patient or one relative in case that the patient is unable to consent, after full explanation of the study by the investigator and prior to study participation