Recomendaciones para el manejo de las infecciones respiratorias agudas bajas en menores de 2 años. Actualización 2021 / Recommendations for the management of acute lower respiratory infections in children under 2 years of age. Update 2021

Las infecciones respiratorias agudas bajas (IRAB) continúan representando una importante causa de morbimortalidad en nuestro medio. El manejo normatizado de casos constituye una valiosa herramienta para enfrentarlas.Además de los aspectos relacionados con el diagnóstico y tratamiento de estas enfermedades, el análisis de factores de riesgo (tanto biológicos como socioambientales), desde una perspectiva local y actual, permitie implementar medidas efectivas de control y/o prevención, así como identificar aquellos pacientes susceptibles de presentar formas graves o complicaciones.Desde 1996 la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría asumió el desafío de generar un documento que guíe el manejo integral de los pacientes con IRAB. En esta cuarta actualización se incluyen los últimos adelantos en el tema.

Acute lower respiratory infections (ARI) continue being an important cause of morbidity and mortality in our region. Standardized case management is a valuable tool to deal with them.In addition to aspects related to the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases, the analysis of risk factors (both biological and socio-environmental) from a local and current perspective, allows the implementation of effective control and/or prevention measures, as well as identifying those patients susceptible to presenting serious forms or complications.Since 1996, the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría asumed the challenge of generating a document that guides the comprehensive management of patients with ARI. This fourth update includes the latest advances on the subject.

Desfecho da aplicação da ventilação mecânica não invasiva na bronquiolite / Outcome of the application of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in bronchiolitis

A bronquiolite é uma infecção viral que pode levar a insuficiência ventilatória, nestes casos a aplicação de ventilação não invasiva é uma opção ao tratamento convencional. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar o desfecho da aplicação de ventilação não invasiva em crianças com bronquiolite. Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura, com busca de artigos nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Cochrane Library, PEDro, Pubmed, Scielo e Science Direct, sem restrição de período, a partir das palavras chave Noninvasive ventilation AND Bronchiolitis. De um total de 1.192 artigos encontrados, 11 foram inclusos no presente estudo, quatro abordaram o desfecho relacionado à aspectos clínicos gerais (aumento no uso de VNI; menor tempo de internação; redução da frequência respiratória e fração inspirada de oxigênio) e sete relataram o índice de sucesso ou falha, e apesar da diferença entre as médias (sucesso 88,5 versus falha 15,1) não houve diferença significativa. Conclui-se que o desfecho de falha tem alta prevalência (11,5%), apesar disso, os estudos encontraram diferentes benefícios advindos do incremento na aplicação de VNI (redução da necessidade de ventilação mecânica invasiva, menor tempo de permanência em UTI, redução da mortalidade, melhora da frequência respiratória e da fração inspirada de oxigênio). (AU)

Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that can lead to ventilatory failure. In such cases, the application of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an alternative to conventional treatment. The aim of this study is to identify the outcome of the application of NIV in children with bronchiolitis. This is a literature review whose search for articles included the Virtual Health Library, Cochrane Library, PEDro, PubMed, SciELO, and Science Direct databases, with no date restriction, based on the keywords Noninvasive ventilation AND Bronchiolitis. Of a total of 1192 articles found, 11 were included in the present study. Four addressed the outcome related to general clinical aspects (increased use of NIV, shorter hospital stay, and reduced respiratory rate and inspired oxygen fraction) and seven reported the success or failure rate. Despite the difference between the means (success 88.5 versus failure 15.1) there was no significant difference. In conclusion, the failure outcome has a high prevalence (11.5%); however, studies have found different benefits arising from the increased application of NIV (reduced need for invasive mechanical ventilation, shorter intensive care unit stay, reduced mortality, and improved respiratory rate and inspired oxygen fraction). (AU)

High-flow nasal cannula failure: can clinical outcomes determine early interruption? / Falha da cânula nasal de alto fluxo: os desfechos clínicos podem determinar a interrupção precoce?

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the evolution of clinical outcomes in children with bronchiolitis who used a high-flow nasal cannula, and to determine after long of non-clinical improvement the therapy should be discontinued, and treatment should be escalated to other forms of ventilatory support. Methods: An observational retrospective study of infants with bronchiolitis who used a high-flow nasal cannula. Patients were divided into two study groups according to success or failure of high-flow nasal cannula therapy, namely the Success Group and the Failure Group. The main demographics and clinical variables were assessed 30 minutes and 6 hours after initiating therapy until removal of the high-flow nasal cannula. Results: A total of 83 children were studied and 18 children (21.7%) failed therapy. Among subjects with successful therapy, a significant decrease in respiratory rate (p<0.001), and a significant increase in peripheral oxygen saturation (p<0.001) were observed within 30 minutes. The Success Group was significantly different from the Failure Group after 6 hours, for both respiratory rate (p<0.01) and peripheral oxygen saturation (p<0.01). Conclusion: The absence of clinical sign improvement within 30 minutes and for up to a maximum of 6 hours can be considered as failure of the high-flow nasal cannula therapy. If this time elapses with no improvements, escalating to another type of ventilatory support should be considered.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a evolução de desfechos clínicos em crianças com bronquiolite que utilizaram cânula nasal de alto fluxo, e determinar com quanto tempo de não melhora clínica a terapia deve ser interrompida para escalonamento do tratamento para outras formas de suporte ventilatório. Métodos: Estudo observacional retrospectivo, de lactentes com bronquiolite que utilizaram cânula nasal de alto fluxo. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos de estudo, de acordo com o sucesso ou não da terapêutica com cânula nasal de alto fluxo, nomeados Grupo Sucesso e Grupo Falha. Foram analisadas as principais características demográficas e variáveis clínicas, tendo sido avaliadas 30 minutos e 6 horas após o início do tratamento até a retirada da cânula nasal de alto fluxo. Resultados: Foram estudados 83 crianças; destas, 18 crianças (21,7%) falharam. Entre os pacientes que tiveram sucesso na terapia, observou-se diminuição significativa da frequência respiratória (p<0,001), e também aumento significativo da saturação de oxigênio (p<0,001) já nos primeiros 30 minutos. O Grupo Sucesso foi significativamente diferente do Grupo Falha a partir de 6 horas, tanto para frequência respiratória (p<0,01), quanto para saturação de oxigênio (p<0,01). Conclusão: Na ausência de melhora dos sinais clínicos, a falha da terapia com cânula nasal de alto fluxo já pode ser considerada a partir de 30 minutos e, no máximo, em até 6 horas após o início da terapia. Após esse período sem melhora, o escalonamento para outro tipo de suporte ventilatório deve ser avaliado.

Actualización de la bronquiolitis aguda / Acute bronchiolitis update

La bronquiolitis aguda es una condición respiratoria frecuente en los niños menores de 2 años. Representa la principal causa de hospitalización infantil y se caracteriza por la presencia de sibilancias asociada a signos de una infección respiratoria alta. El agente etiológico más común es el virus respiratorio sincicial. Existe una falta de consenso con respecto a su definición clínica; y por ello, su tratamiento varía en todo el mundo. El diagnóstico es clínico, sin necesidad de emplear laboratorio o imágenes en forma rutinaria. Diversas revisiones han demostrado que los broncodilatadores, adrenalina, corticoides y antibióticos, entre otros, carecen de eficacia por lo que no se sugiere su empleo. El tratamiento sigue siendo de soporte, mediante la administración de oxígeno y manteniendo una adecuada hidratación. Cuando no se logra disminuir el trabajo respiratorio o corregir la hipoxemia se puede utilizar la presión positiva en la vía aérea para prevenir y controlar la insuficiencia respiratoria. Este artículo desarrolla una breve revisión de las principales características clínicas, epidemiológicas, radiológicas, así como algunos de los diferentes tratamientos publicados en las últimas dos décadas.

Acute bronchiolitis is a common respiratory condition in children under 2 years old. It represents the main cause of childhood hospitalization characterized by the presence of wheezing associated with signs of an upper respiratory infection. The most common etiologic agent is respiratory syncytial virus. There is a lack of consensus regarding its clinical definition; and therefore, its treatment varies around the world. Diagnosis is clinical, without the need for routine laboratory or imaging. Various reviews have shown that bronchodilators, epinephrine, corticosteroids, and antibiotics, among others, lack efficacy, so their use is not suggested. Treatment continues to be supportive, by administering oxygen and maintaining adequate hydration. When it is not possible to reduce the work of breathing or correct the hypoxemia, positive airway pressure can be used to prevent and control respiratory failure. This article develops a brief review of the main clinical, epidemiological, and radiological characteristics, as well as some of the different treatments published in the last two decades.

Evolución de pacientes con bronquiolitis tratados con cánulas de alto flujo de oxígeno que ingresan a la unidad de cuidados intensivos / Outcome of patients with bronchiolitis treated with high-flow oxygen nasal cannulas admitted to the intensive care unit

Objetivo: Describir la evolución en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos (UCIP) de los pacientes con bronquiolitis, tratados inicialmente con cánula nasal de alto flujo de oxígeno (CAFO) en la Unidad Emergencias. Determinar factores predisponentes de ingreso a ventilación no invasiva (VNI) o invasiva con intubación orotraqueal (TET). Métodos: Trabajo descriptivo retrospectivo por revisión de historias clínicas. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes menores de 2 años de edad con diagnóstico de bronquiolitis, sin comorbilidades, que ingresaron a UCIP polivalente luego de haber sido previamente tratados con CAFO en la Unidad de Emergencias entre los meses de Agosto 2017 y Agosto 2019. Resultados: Se evaluaron 145 pacientes. La mediana de edad fue de 4,4 meses (RIC 2-6 meses), con una mediana de tiempo desde el inicio de los síntomas hasta la consulta de 45,4 hs (RIC 24-72). La mediana del score de TAL modificado al ingreso a UCIP 8,4 (RIC 8-9). El 98,6% requirió asistencia respiratoria mecánica (ARM), en el grupo VNI 52,4% (75) y en el grupo TET 47,5% (68). El rescate de germen fue en 60% de los casos virus sincicial respiratorio (VSR). El 5,5% fueron co-infecciones. De los pacientes con rescate positivo para VSR, el 52,9% (46) requirieron VNI y 47,1% (41) TET. Los pacientes estudiados permanecieron en CAFO una mediana de 20 hs previo al ingreso a UCIP (RIC: 6-24). Aquellos que estuvieron en VNI con una mediana de 23,3 hs (RIC 6-24) y los que requirieron TET 17 hs (RIC 6-21). La mortalidad evidenciada en el grupo TET fue de 1,38% correspondiente a 2 pacientes, donde también se encontró un 7,5% de complicaciones. La mediana de días de internación en UCIP fue de 8,6 (5-11) para la totalidad de la población estudiada siendo 5,2 (4-6) para los pacientes en VNI y 12 días (9-14) para los pacientes en TET. Conclusiones: Casi la totalidad de pacientes tratados con CAFO en la Unidad Emergencias que requirieron pasar a UCI necesitaron ARM. Ni el score de TAL ni la cantidad de horas de CAFO previo al ingreso en UCI nos permitieron diferenciar los pacientes del grupo VNI de aquellos del grupo TET (AU)

Objective: To describe outcome of patients who were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with bronchiolitis initially treated with high-flow oxygen through a nasal cannula (HFNC) at the emergency department and to determine predisposing factors for the need for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or invasive endotracheal intubation (ETI). Methods: A retrospective descriptive study with a review of the clinical records was conducted. All patients less than 2 years of age with bronchiolitis without comorbidities that were admitted to the general PICU following treatment with HFNC at the emergency department between August 2017 and August 2019 were included in the study. Results: 145 patients were evaluated. Median age was 4.4 months (IQR 2-6 months). Median time from symptom onset to first consultation was 45.4 hours (IQR 24-72). Median modified TAL score on PICU admission was 8.4 (IQR 8-9). Overall 98,6% required mechanical ventilation (MV), 52.4% (75) in the NIV and 47.5% (68) in the ETI group. In 60% of the cases respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was isolated. Co-infections were found in 5.5%. Of the patients with an RSV-positive isolate, 52.9% (46) required NIV and 47.1% (41) ETI. Patients had remained on HFNC for a median of 20 hours prior to PICU admission (IQR 6-24). Patients were on NIV for a median time of 23.3 hours (IQR 6-24) and on ETI for a median time of 17 hours (IQR 6-21). In the ETI group, mortality rate was 1.38%, corresponding to two patients, while the complication rate was 7.5%. Median length of PICU stay was 8.6 days (5-11) for the entire study population, 5.2 days (4-6) for patients on NIV, and 12 days (9-14) for those on ETI. Conclusions: Almost all patients treated with HFNC at the emergency department who required admission to the PICU needed MV. Neither TAL score nor time on HFNC allowed us to differentiate patients requiring NIV from those who needed ETI (AU)

Variabilidad terapéutica en lactantes con bronquiolitis hospitalizados en unidades de cuidados intensivos latinoamericanas / Therapeutic variability in infants admitted to Latin-American pediatric intensive units due to acute bronchiolitis

Resumen: Objetivo: describir las terapias utilizadas en lactantes con bronquiolitis aguda admitidos en 20 Uni dades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) pediátricos miembros de LARed en 5 países latinoamerica nos. Pacientes y Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo, multicéntrico, de datos del Registro Latinoamericano de Falla Respiratoria Aguda Pediátrica. Se incluyeron niños menores de 2 años ingresados a UCI pediátrica por bronquiolitis aguda comunitaria entre mayo-septiembre 2017. Se recolectaron datos demográficos, clínicos, soporte respiratorio, terapias utilizadas y resultados clí nicos. Se realizó análisis de subgrupos según ubicación geográfica, tipo financiación y presencia de academia. Resultados: Ingresaron al registro 1155 pacientes con falla respiratoria aguda. Seis casos fueron excluidos por no tener formulario completo. De los 1147 pacientes, 908 eran menores de 2 años. De ellos, 467 tuvieron diagnóstico de bronquiolitis aguda, correspondiendo a la principal causa de ingreso a UCI pediátrica por falla respiratoria aguda (51,4%). Las características demográficas y de gravedad entre los centros fueron similares. El soporte máximo respiratorio más frecuente fue cánula nasal de alto flujo (47%), seguido por ventilación mecánica no invasiva (26%) y ventilación mecánica invasiva (17%), con un coeficiente de variación (CV) amplio entre los centros. Hubo una gran dispersión en uso de terapias, siendo frecuente el uso de broncodilatadores, antibióticos y corticoides, con CV hasta 400%. El análisis de subgrupos mostró diferencias significativas en soporte respiratorio y tratamientos utilizados. Un paciente falleció en esta cohorte. Conclusión: Detectamos gran variabilidad en el soporte respiratorio y tratamientos entre UCI pediátricas latinoamericanas. Esta variabilidad no es explicada por disparidades demográficas ni clínicas. Esta heterogeneidad de tratamientos debería promover iniciativas colaborativas para disminuir la brecha entre la evidencia científica y la práctica asistencial.

Abstract: The objective of this study was to describe the management of infants with acute bronchiolitis admit ted to 20 pediatric intensive care units (PICU) members of LARed in 5 Latin American countries. Pa tients and Method: Retrospective, multicenter, observational study of data from the Latin American Registry of Acute Pediatric Respiratory Failure. We included children under 2 years of age admitted to the PICU due to community-based acute bronchiolitis between May and September 2017. Demo graphic and clinical data, respiratory support, therapies used, and clinical results were collected. A subgroup analysis was carried out according to geographical location (Atlantic v/s Pacific), type of insurance (Public v/s Private), and Academic v/s non-Academic centers. Results: 1,155 patients were included in the registry which present acute respiratory failure and 6 were excluded due to the lack of information in their record form. Out of the 1,147 patients, 908 were under 2 years of age, and out of those, 467 (51.4%) were diagnosed with acute bronchiolitis, which was the main cause of admission to the PICU due to acute respiratory failure. The demographic and severity characteristics among the centers were similar. The most frequent maximum ventilatory support was the high-flow nasal can nula (47%), followed by non-invasive ventilation (26%) and invasive mechanical ventilation (17%), with a wide coefficient of variation (CV) between centers. There was a great dispersion in the use of treatments, where the use of bronchodilators, antibiotics, and corticosteroids, representing a CV up to 400%. There were significant differences in subgroup analysis regarding respiratory support and treatments used. One patient of this cohort passed away. Conclusion: we detected wide variability in respiratory support and treatments among Latin American PICUs. This variability was not explained by demographic or clinical differences. The heterogeneity of treatments should encourage collabora tive initiatives to reduce the gap between scientific evidence and practice.

Oxigenoterapia de alto flujo: Experiencia en pediatría en un hospital general / High-flow oxygen therapy: Experience in pediatrics at a general hospital

Introducción: La Oxigenoterapia de Alto Flujo (OAF) es una técnica de soporte respiratorio no invasiva, que ofrece un flujo de aire y oxígeno, caliente y humidificado, por encima del flujo pico inspiratorio del paciente, a través de una cánula nasal. En este artículo se presenta la experiencia con OAF en una sala de pediatría de mediana y baja complejidad para el tratamiento de bronquiolitis/ infección respiratoria aguda baja (IRAB). Materiales y métodos: Se diseñó un protocolo para la implementación de OAF. Criterios de inclusión: Pacientes cursando bronquiolitis/ IRAB con: Score de Tal modificado ≥6, Sat O2 < 92% y/o mala mecánica ventilatoria, a pesar de recibir más de 2 lt/ min de O2 por cánula nasal ó FiO2 >40%. Criterios de exclusión, pCO2 ≥55 mmHg; pH: < 7,20; Apneas ≥20 segundos; Glasgow ≤10; Peso >15 kg. Inestabilidad hemodinámica; Alteraciones craneofaciales. Resultados: En el periodo 2017- 2018 se internaron 441 pacientes con infección respiratoria aguda baja. Se administró OAF a 54 pacientes (12%). La mediana de edad mediana 7,4 meses (r: 27 días-36 meses). Los pacientes ingresados no presentaban comorbilidades asociadas. El 22,2% (12/54) fueron trasladados a UTIP (2,7% del total de los internados). El 64.8% de los pacientes que permanecieron en sala de internación, mostró mejoría en FC y FR a las 4 hs. Por el contrario, en el 75% de los pacientes que requirieron UTIP no se evidenció mejoría en estos parámetros. Conclusiones: La OAF es una alternativa terapéutica que podría disminuir el ingreso a UTIP en pacientes con dificultad respiratoria moderada. En nuestra experiencia resultó fácil de implementar, sin efectos adversos graves (AU)

Introduction: High-flow oxygen (HFO) therapy is a non-invasive oxygen support technique that provides hot and humidified air and oxygen flow above the peak inspiratory flow of the patient through a nasal cannula. In this study we present our experience with HFO on a intermediate and low complexity ward for the treatment of bronchiolitis/acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). Material and methods: A protocol for the implementation of HFO was designed. Inclusion criteria: Patients with bronchiolitis/ALRI with: Modified Tal score ≥6, Sat O2 < 92%, and/or poor ventilatory mechanism, in spite of receiving more than 2 L/ min O2 by nasal cannula or FiO2 >40%. Exclusion criteria: pCO2 ≥55 mmHg; pH: < 7.20; Apnea ≥20 seconds; Glasgow score ≤10; Peso >15 kg. Hemodynamic instability; Craniofacial abnormalities. Results: During 2017- 2018, 441 patients were admitted with LRTI. HFO was administered to 54 patients (12%). Median age was 7.4 months (r: 27 days-36 months). The patients that were included in the study did not have associated morbidities. Overall, 22.2% (12/54) were transferred to the PICU (2.7% of all hospitalized patients). Of the patients who remained on the ward, 64.8% improved FC and FR after 4 hours. On the other hand, in 75% of the patients that required PICU admission these parameters did not improve. Conclusions: HFO is a therapeutic option to decrease PICU admission of patients with moderate respiratory difficulties. The protocol was easy to implement and was not associated with severe adverse effects (AU)

Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Southern Brazil from 2002 to 2012: A Count Time-series Approach

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Because the antibody neutralizing respiratory syncytial virus (anti-RSV) has a short period of immunization and high cost, the identification of regions and months of highest occurrence of bronchiolitis is very important. METHODS: An Autoregressive Conditional Poisson model was constructed for count data and compared to the standard time-series Poisson regression model. RESULTS: The metropolitan area of Paraná presented the highest average occurrence from May to July. CONCLUSIONS: The constructed model presented a better fit and allowed prediction of when and where the bronchiolitis hospitalizations are distributed.

Cánula nasal de alto flujo en pediatría / High flow nasal cannula in children

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a non invasive method of respiratory support increasingly used in pediatric patients due to its positive effect on oxygenation, ventilation and patient comfort. The mechanisms behind the efficacy of HFNC have been widely studied; however, the role of HFNC on generating positive pressure remains controversial. The evidence on the efficacy and security of HFNC is not solid, yet it’s simple installation, maintenance and apparent safety have prompted numerous centers to consider the use of HFNC an “off-label” standard of care, feasible in low complexity units, and had helped to relieve overcrowding in critical care units. The aim of this article is to review the mechanisms of action and the evidence supporting the use of HFNC in children, as well as, the potential indications for the use of HFNC in and out of intensive care units.

La cánula nasal de alto flujo (CNAF) es una modalidad de soporte respiratorio no invasivo cada vez más difundida en la población pediátrica por sus beneficiosos efectos sobre la oxigenación, ventilación y confort del paciente. Sus mecanismos de acción han sido ampliamente estudiados, siendo la generación de presión positiva la que aún genera más controversia. Si bien aún existe poca solidez de la evidencia respecto a la eficacia y seguridad de la CNAF en la literatura, su facilidad de instalación, mantención y seguridad aparente ha determinado que en varios centros su uso se considere ya un estándar de cuidado “off-label”, factible de utilizar en unidades de menor complejidad, con la consiguiente descompresión de unidades críticas. Este artículo pretende realizar una puesta al día de la CNAF en cuanto a sus mecanismos de acción, evidencia referente a su utilidad en pediatría, potenciales indicaciones, así como su uso fuera de unidades críticas.

Ventilación no invasiva en el paciente con falla respiratoria aguda / Noninvasive ventilation in acute pediatric respiratory failure

Although most cases of respiratory failure resolve with medical treatment and are self-limited, some of them may require a higher level of ventilatory support. Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an alternative to improve gas exchange in selected patients and may prevent intubation, the use of invasive ventilation and its associated risks. This article describes the use of noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory pathology.

Aunque la mayoría de los casos de falla respiratoria son de evolución favorable y autolimitados algunos pueden requerir soporte ventilatorio de mayor nivel. La ventilación no invasiva (VNI) es una alternativa que mejora el intercambio gaseoso en pacientes seleccionados y puede prevenir la intubación y uso de ventilación invasiva con sus riesgos asociados. Este artículo describe el uso de la ventilación no invasiva en la patología respiratoria aguda.

Do we really ponder about necessity of intravenous hydration in acute bronchiolitis? / Debemos reflexionar sobre la necesidad de una hidratación intravenosa en la bronquiolitis aguda?

Objective: The goal was to establish the role of intravenous hydration therapy on mild bronchiolitis. Methods: This was a retrospective case control study. Infants between 1 month and 2 years of age admitted to our general pediatrics ward between June 2012 and June 2013 with a diagnosis of uncomplicated acute bronchiolitis were enrolled to the study. Hospital medical files were reviewed to get information about children personal history, symptoms of the disease, disease severity scores and their management. Patients were classified into 4 groups according to the management; nebulized short-acting β2-agonist (salbutamol) +hydration; nebulized short-acting β2-agonist (salbutamol); hydration and neither bronchodilator nor hydration. We examined length of stay in the hospital as an outcome measure. Results: A total of 94 infants were studied. There was no significant difference between groups in terms of length of stay in hospital. Conclusions:IV hydration is not effective on length of stay in hospital in mild acute bronchiolitis patients.

Objetivo: Establecer la función de la terapia de hidratación intravenosa leve. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. En el estudio fueron reclutados niños entre 1 mes y 2 años de edad atendidos en la sala de pediatría general entre junio 2012 y junio 2013, con diagnóstico de bronquiolitis aguda no complicada. Se revisaron historias médicas de los niños para obtener datos personales, síntomas de la enfermedad, grado de severidad y el manejo instaurado. Los pacientes fueron clasificados en cuatro grupos de cuerdo al manejo: hidratación + nebulización de corta acción con β2-agonista (salbutamol); nebulización de corta acción con β2agonista (salbutamol); hidratación; o sin hidratación y broncodilatador. Se determinó la duración de la estancia hospitalaria como medida resultado. Resultados: Un total de 94 niños fueron estudiados. No hubo diferencia significativa entre los grupos en términos de duración de la estancia en el hospital. Conclusiones: La hidratación IV no es efectiva en la duración de la estancia hospitalaria en pacientes con bronquiolitis aguda leve.

Cánula nasal de alto flujo en lactantes: experiencia en una unidad de paciente crítico / High flow nasal cannula in infants: Experience in a critical patient unit

Introducción: La cánula nasal de alto flujo (CNAF) es un método de soporte respiratorio cada vez más utilizado en pediatría por sus resultados y seguridad. Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad de la CNAF, evaluar factores asociados a fracaso y complicaciones relacionadas con su uso en lactantes. Pacientes y método: Se analizaron los datos demográficos, clínicos, gasométricos, radiológicos y complicaciones de los pacientes conectados a CNAF en una unidad crítica entre junio de 2012 y septiembre de 2014. Se compararon los pacientes que fracasaron con los respondedores a CNAF, considerándose fracaso la necesidad de un mayor soporte respiratorio durante las primeras 48 h de conexión. Se utilizó test de Kolmogorov Smirnov, U de Mann-Whitney, Chi cuadrado, test exacto de Fisher, correlaciones y Modelo de regresión logística binaria para p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Un total de 109 pacientes. Mediana de edad y peso: 1 mes (0,2-20 meses) y 3,7 kg (2-10 kg); percentil 95: 3,7 meses y 5,7 kg respectivamente. El diagnóstico y patrón radiológico más frecuente fue bronquiolitis (53,2%) e infiltrado intersticial (56%). Un 70,6% respondió. Hubo diferencia significativa entre fracaso y respuesta en el diagnóstico (p = 0,013), radiografía (p = 0,018), contexto de conexión (p < 0,0001), pCO2 (mediana 40,7 mm Hg [15,4-67 mm Hg] versus 47,3 mm Hg [28,6-71,3 mm Hg], p = 0,004) y horas de CNAF (mediana 60,75 h [5-621,5 h] versus 10,5 h [1-29 h], p < 0,0001). El OR de PCO2 ≥ 55 mm Hg para fracaso fue 2,97 (IC 95%: 1,08-8,17; p = 0,035). Ningún paciente falleció ni registró complicaciones. Conclusión: El porcentaje de éxito observado fue similar a lo publicado. En esta muestra el fracaso de CNAF solo se asoció a una pCO2 inicial ≥ 55 mm Hg. Su uso se consideró seguro al no reportarse complicaciones relacionadas a su utilización. Se requiere de un estudio multicéntrico, aleatorizado y controlado para contrastar estos resultados.

Introduction: The high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a method of respiratory support that is increasingly being used in paediatrics due to its results and safety. Objective: To determine the efficacy of HFNC, as well as to evaluate the factors related to its failure and complications associated with its use in infants. Patients and method: An analysis was performed on the demographic, clinical, blood gas, and radiological data, as well as the complications of patients connected to a HFNC in a critical care unit between June 2012 and September 2014. A comparison was made between the patients who failed and those who responded to HFNC. A failure was considered as the need for further respiratory support during the first 48 hours of connection. The Kolmogorov Smirnov, Mann-Whitney U, chi squared and the Exact Fisher test were used, as well as correlations and a binary logistic regression model for P ≤ .05. Results: The study included 109 patients, with a median age and weight: 1 month (0.2-20 months) and 3.7 kg (2-10 kg); 95 percentile: 3.7 months and 5.7 kg, respectively. The most frequent diagnosis and radiological pattern was bronchiolitis (53.2%) and interstitial infiltration (56%). Around 70.6% responded. There was a significant difference between failure and response in the diagnosis (P = .013), radiography (P = 018), connection context (P < .0001), pCO2 (median 40.7 mmHg [15.4-67 mmHg] versus 47.3 mmHg [28.6-71.3 mmHg], P = .004) and hours on HFNC (median 60.75 hrs [5-621.5 hrs] versus 10.5 hrs [1-29 hrs], P < .0001). The OR of the PCO2 ≥ 55 mmHg for failure was 2.97 (95% CI; 1.08-8.17; P = .035). No patient died and no complications were recorded. Conclusion: The percentage success observed was similar to that published. In this sample, the failure of HFNC was only associated with an initial pCO2 ≥ 55 mmHg. On there being no complications reported as regards it use, it is considered safe, although a randomised, controlled, multicentre study is required to compare and contrast these results.

Comparative analysis of the effects of two chest physical therapy interventions in patients with bronchiolitis during hospitalization period / Análise comparativa dos efeitos de duas intervenções de fisioterapia respiratória em pacientes com bronquiolite durante o período de internação hospitalar

Objective To evaluate and compare the effects of two chest physiotherapy interventions in patients hospitalized due to acute bronchiolitis. Methods Prospective randomized study with a sample of 83 calls for 29 patients aged between 3 months and 1 year hospitalized for acute bronchiolitis. Patients were distributed randomly into two groups: Group 1, submitted to postural drainage, tapping and tracheal aspiration; and Group 2, submitted to postural drainage, expiratory acceleration flow and tracheal aspiration. Assessments were made before and 10 and 60 minutes after the end of therapy. Patients also underwent drug treatment. The endpoint was to compare two physical therapy interventions as to clinical improvement in infants with acute bronchiolitis by means of oxygen saturation and the Respiratory Distress Assessment Instrument score. The parents/guardians was requested to answer a questionnaire about the treatment applied before the last evaluation in order to measure their satisfaction related to the interventions made. Results The groups were similar regarding the use of antibiotics and bronchodilators. A greater number of patients used corticosteroids in Group 2. A relevant improvement was observed on Respiratory Distress Assessment Instrument score with physical therapy, with reduction of the score 10 minutes after interventions, and the same score 60 minutes later, with no differences between techniques applied. There was no significant variation of pulse oximetry after chest physiotherapy. Most items assessed by the questionnaire had satisfactory answers. Conclusion No differences were observed between groups regarding the items assessed (time required to discharge from study, pulse oximetry in room air and disease severity according ...

Objetivo Avaliar e comparar os efeitos de duas intervenções fisioterapêuticas em pacientes com bronquiolite aguda durante internação hospitalar. Métodos Estudo prospectivo e randomizado, com amostra de 83 atendimentos de 29 pacientes com idade entre 3 meses e 1 ano internados por bronquiolite aguda. Os pacientes foram randomizados em dois grupos: Grupo 1, submetido à drenagem postural, tapotagem e aspiração nasotraqueal; e Grupo 2, submetido à drenagem postural, aceleração do fluxo expiratório e aspiração nasotraqueal. Foram realizadas avaliações antes e 10 e 60 minutos após o término da fisioterapia. Os pacientes também foram submetidos a tratamento medicamentoso. O objetivo foi comparar duas intervenções fisioterapêuticas quanto à melhora clínica de lactentes com bronquiolite aguda por meio da saturação periférica de oxigênio e do escore Respiratory Distress Assessment Instrument. Um questionário sobre o tratamento ministrado foi aplicado ao responsável, antes da última avaliação, para mensurar a satisfação dos mesmos em relação às intervenções. Resultados Os grupos foram similares em relação ao uso de antibiótico e broncodilatador. Observamos um número maior de pacientes que utilizaram corticoide no Grupo 2. Observou-se melhora significante no escore Respiratory Distress Assessment Instrument com o tratamento fisioterapêutico, com redução do mesmo, 10 minutos após as intervenções e manutenção dos valores 60 minutos após, sem diferenças entre as técnicas empregadas. Não houve var...

Physical therapy for airway clearance improves cardiac autonomic modulation in children with acute bronchiolitis

BACKGROUND: The effects of physical therapy on heart rate variability (HRV), especially in children, are still inconclusive. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the effects of conventional physical therapy (CPT) for airway clearance and nasotracheal suction on the HRV of pediatric patients with acute bronchiolitis. METHOD: 24 children were divided into two groups: control group (CG, n=12) without respiratory diseases and acute bronchiolitis group (BG, n=12). The heart rate was recorded in the BG at four different moments: basal recording (30 minutes), 5 minutes after the CPT (10 minutes), 5 minutes after nasotracheal suction (10 minutes), and 40 minutes after nasotracheal suction (30 minutes). The CG was subjected to the same protocol, except for nasotracheal suction. To assess the HRV, we used spectrum analysis, which decomposes the heart rate oscillations into frequency bands: low frequency (LF=0.04-0.15Hz), which corresponds mainly to sympathetic modulation; and high frequency (HF=0.15-1.2Hz), corresponding to vagal modulation. RESULTS: Under baseline conditions, the BG showed higher values in LF oscillations, lower values in HF oscillations, and increased LF/HF ratio when compared to the CG. After CPT, the values for HRV in the BG were similar to those observed in the CG during basal recording. Five minutes after nasotracheal suction, the BG showed a decrease in LF and HF oscillations; however, after 40 minutes, the values were similar to those observed after application of CPT. CONCLUSIONS: The CPT and nasotracheal suction, both used for airway clearance, promote improvement in autonomic modulation of HRV in children with acute bronchiolitis. .

Ventilação oscilatória de alta frequência em crianças: uma experiência de 10 anos / High-frequency oscillatory ventilation in children: a 10-year experience

OBJETIVOS: O objetivo do estudo foi descrever a experiência com ventilação oscilatória de frequência (VOAF) em uma unidade portuguesa de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatais e Pediátricos e avaliar se a VOAF permitiu uma melhoria na oxigenação e na ventilação. MÉTODOS: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo observacional em crianças submetidas À ventilação com VOAF entre janeiro de 2002 e dezembro de 2011. Os seguintes parâmetros foram registrados: dados demográficos e clínicos; gases sanguíneos; e parâmetros ventilatórios durante as primeiras 48 horas de VOAF. RESULTADOS: O estudo incluiu 80crianças com uma idade média de 1,5 mês (mínima: uma semana; máxima: 36 meses). Pneumonia (n = 50; 62,5%) e bronquiolite (n = 18; 22,5%) foram os principais diagnósticos. Cerca de 40% (n = 32) dos pacientes desenvolveram a síndrome da angústia respiratória aguda (SARA). A ventilação mecânica convencional foi utilizada em 68 (85%) pacientes antes da VOAF. Todos os pacientes que começaram a VOAF tiveram hipoxemia, e 56 (70%) também apresentaram hipercapnia persistente. Duas horas após o início da VOAF, foi observada uma melhoria significativa na proporção SatO2/FiO2 (128 ± 0,63 em comparação a 163 ± 0,72; p < 0,001), que foi mantida durante as 24 horas de VOAF, e uma redução da FiO2. Desde o início da VOAF, a PCO2 média teve uma queda significativa (87 ± 33 em comparação a 66 ± 25; p < 0,001) e o pH aumentou significativamente (7,21 ± 0,17 em comparação a 7,32 ± 0,15; p < 0,001). A sobrevida geral foi de 83,8%. CONCLUSÕES: A VOAF permitiu uma melhoria na hipercapnia e na oxigenação. Trata-se de uma opção segura no tratamento da SARA e de doenças graves das pequenas vias aéreas.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to describe the experience with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) in a Portuguese Pediatric Critical Care Unit, and to evaluate whether HFOV allowed improvement in oxygenation and ventilation. METHODS: This was a retrospective observational cohort study of children ventilated by HFOV between January, 2002 and December, 2011. The following parameters were recorded: demographic and clinical data, and blood gases and ventilatory parameters during the first 48 hours of HFOV. RESULTS: 80 children were included, with a median age of 1.5 months (min: one week; max: 36 months). Pneumonia (n = 50; 62.5%) and bronchiolitis (n = 18; 22.5%) were the main diagnoses. Approximately 40% (n = 32) of the patients developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Conventional mechanical ventilation was used in 68 (85%) of patients prior to HFOV. All patients who started HFOV had hypoxemia, and 56 (70%) also presented persistent hypercapnia. Two hours after starting HFOV, a significant improvement in SatO2/FiO2 ratio (128 ± 0.63 vs. 163 ± 0.72; p < 0.001) that was sustained up to 24 hours of HFOV and a decrease in FiO2 were observed. Since the beginning of HFOV, the mean PCO2 significantly decreased (87 ± 33 vs. 66 ± 25; p < 0.001), and the pH significantly improved (7.21 ± 0.17 vs. 7.32 ± 0.15; p < 0.001). Overall survival was 83.8%. CONCLUSIONS:HFOV enabled an improvement in hypercapnia and oxygenation. It is a safe option for the treatment of ARDS and severe small airway diseases.

Aplicación de oxigenoterapia de alto flujo en niños con bronquiolitis e insuficiencia respiratoria en piso de internación. Primera experiencia a nivel nacional / Application of high flow oxygen therapy in children with bronchiolitis and respiratory failure in hospital floor. First experience at national level

Objetivo: analizar las características clínicas y la evolución de los niños con bronquiolitis e insuficiencia respiratoria moderada tratados con oxigenoterapia de altoflujo (OAF) en los períodos julio-setiembre de los años 2011 y 2012. Métodos: estudio prospectivo descriptivo de los pacientes con bronquiolitis ingresados que recibieron tratamiento con OAF (sistema Fisher & Paykel®). Se incluyeron 23 pacientes en total que cumplieron los criterios de selección, evaluándose horariamente parámetros clínicos y cardiorrespiratorios durante el tratamiento. Resultados: se incluyeron 23 pacientes, la mediana de edad fue 2 meses (rango 11 días a 13 meses). El 74% de ellos fueron VRS positivos. Las indicaciones para OAF fueron: score de Tal modificado (≥)8 al inicio o (≥)6 mantenido por más de 2 horas de tratamiento. El promedio de horas de OAF fue de 58 horas (rango 12 a120). La técnica produjo una disminución de la frecuencia respiratoria y del score de Tal modificado a las 2 horas de tratamiento que a su vez fue estadísticament esignificativo, sin observarse efectos adversos. Ingresarona unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCIP) cinco pacientes(22%), por lo que se evitó 78% de los ingresos a dicha unidad con esta técnica, en este grupo de pacientes. Discusión: la OAF consigue una mejoría clínica a través de su impacto en el síndrome funcional respiratorio así como en el score de Tal modificado en los niños con bronquiolitis. Permite un tratamiento de estos pacientesen sector de cuidados moderados, con escasos efectos adversos, reduciendo el ingreso a cuidados intensivos

Objective: to analyze the clinical characteristics andoutcome of children with bronchiolitis and moderaterespiratory insufficiency treated with High Flow Therapy(HFT) in the July-September period of 2011 and 2012.Methodology: prospective study of patients hospitalizedwith bronchiolitis treated with HFT (Fisher & Paykel ®system). We included 23 patients in total who met theselection criteria, evaluating clinical parameters andcardiorespiratory hourly during treatment.Results: we included 23 patients, median age was 2months (range 11 days to 13 months) 74% of them werepositive VRS. Indications for HFT were modified Tal’sScore  8 to start or  6 held for more than two hours oftreatment. Average hours of HFT was 58 hours (range 12to 120). The technique produced a decrease inrespiratory frequency and the modified Tal’s Score 2hours after treatment, which in turn was statisticallysignificant, with no observed adverse effects. Admitted tointensive care unit (PICU) 5 patients (22%), so it wasavoided by 78% of the proceeds to that unit with thistechnique, in this group of patients.Discussion: the HFT clinical improvement is achievedthrough its impact on respiratory function syndrome aswell as modified Tal’s Score in children with bronchiolitis.Allows management of these patients in moderate caresector, with few adverse effects, reducing admission tointensive care.