Status Asthmaticus in the Pediatric ICU: A Comprehensive Review of Management and Challenges

Amy Joseph; Hammad Ganatra

doi:10.3390/pediatric16030054

Status Asthmaticus in the Pediatric ICU: A Comprehensive Review of Management and Challenges

Pediatr Rep. 2024 Jul 31;16(3):644-656. doi: 10.3390/pediatric16030054.

Authors

Amy Joseph¹, Hammad Ganatra¹

Affiliation

¹ Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

Abstract

This narrative review addresses the significant burden of pediatric status asthmaticus, which comprises almost 20% of admissions to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). It highlights the diverse modalities employed in the PICU for managing this life-threatening condition, and thoroughly discusses the literature in support of or against these treatment modalities.

Keywords: PICU asthma; asthma; management of asthma; status asthmaticus.

Publication types

Review