Comparison of High Flow Oxygenation Therapy and CPAP in Children With Bronchiolitis.

Comparison of High Flow Oxygenation Therapy and CPAP in Children With Bronchiolitis.

Bronchiolitis in infants and young children often requires respiraty support. In Denmark Continous Positive Airway Pressure ( CPAP) are routinely used in children with moderate-severe bronchiolitis. The aim of the study is to compare CPAP and High Flow Oxygenation Therapy (HFOT) as tools of respiratory support in infants and young children with bronchiolitis.

Infants and young children with moderate-severe bronchiolitis and are randomized to either CPAP or HFOT.

Inclusion Criteria:

• infants and children with moderate respiratoric syncytial virus bronchiolitis or other viral bronchiolitis and need of respiratory support. ( clinical decision)

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe bronchiolitis with P C02 > 9, decreased consciusness and risk for early progression to intensive therapy.