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.
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