Outcome following initiation of HFNC n (%) | |
Transferred to PICU on HFNC | 64 (90) |
Escalation to nCPAP in ED | 3 (4) |
Escalation to intubation in ED | 1 (1) |
HFNC not tolerated | 2 (3) |
Weaned to low-flow oxygen in ED | 1 (1) |
Highest level of respiratory support during admission n (%) | |
HFNC | 43 (61) |
nCPAP | 20 (28) |
ETT | 8 (11) |
ETT, endotracheal tube; HFNC, high-flow nasal cannula; nCPAP, nasal continuous positive airway pressure; PICU, paediatric intensive care unit.