Risk factors for severe bronchiolitis in children less than 2 years old: a retrospective cohort study
Authors:
Niranjan Lal Jeswani
, Sumaira Iram
, Mohammed Ali Yezdan
, Hilal Mohammed Al Barwani
, Abdullah Al Reesi
Abstract
Background: Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for hospitalization and frequent cause of viral infection. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for severe bronchiolitis in children admitted through the emergency department at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted among childrenKeywords: Bronchiolitis, emergency medicine, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, Oman
Pubmed Style
Niranjan Lal Jeswani, Sumaira Iram, Mohammed Ali Yezdan, Hilal Mohammed Al Barwani, Abdullah Al Reesi. Risk factors for severe bronchiolitis in children less than 2 years old: a retrospective cohort study. SJE Med. 2021; 26 (March 2021): 172-179. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1610519582
Publication History
Received: January 13, 2021
Accepted: March 26, 2021
Published: March 26, 2021
Authors
Niranjan Lal Jeswani
Department of Emergency Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Sumaira Iram
Department of Emergency Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Mohammed Ali Yezdan
Department of Emergency Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Hilal Mohammed Al Barwani
Department of Emergency Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Abdullah Al Reesi
Department of Emergency Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.