Clinical utility of the pediatric respiratory rate-oxygenation index

Eur J Pediatr. 2021 Nov;180(11):3419-3420. doi: 10.1007/s00431-021-04126-8. Epub 2021 May 23.

Abstract

A recently published study evaluated the pediatric respiratory rate-oxygenation index to predict high-flow nasal cannula therapy failure in children. This commentary outlines limitations to the clinical applicability of the study results and suggestions for future research.

Keywords: Bronchiolitis; High-flow nasal cannula; Pediatric intensive care; Respiratory failure.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Bronchiolitis* / therapy
  • Cannula
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intensive Care Units, Pediatric
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
  • Respiratory Insufficiency* / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Insufficiency* / therapy
  • Respiratory Rate