Table 1 Comparison of children receiving BiPAP for status asthmaticus by severity of illness
From: BiPAP for treating moderate and severe asthma exacerbations in a PED
| Â | Moderate (n = 206) | Severe (n = 197) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 6.8 ± SD 2.8 | 7.1 ± SD 4.2 | X |
Gender | 62% male | 61% male | X |
History of asthma | 92% | 87% | X |
Prior PICU admission | 21% | 32% | X |
Prior history of BiPAP use | 19% | 24% | X |
Prior history of intubation | 6% | 7% | X |
Mean triage for BiPAP start (hours) | 2.8 ± SD 2.1 | 1.2 ± SD 1.25 | <0.0001 |
Mean time on BiPAP (hours) | 3.9 ± SD 3.6 | 5.6 ± SD 5.2 | <0.0001 |
Median time on BiPAP (hours) | 2.7 | 3.8 | X |
Admission to PICU | 58% | 75% | X |
Total length of hospital stay | 42 ± SD 26 | 50 ± SD 33 | <0.06 |
Serious complications | None | None | X |
72-hour returns | n = 1 (0.5%) - no admits | n = 4 (2%) - no admits | X |