Epidemiology, outcomes, and factors associated with mortality in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome in hospitalized Thai children: a nationwide retrospective analysis, 2015-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) causes significant morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-limited settings. This study assessed national hospital and PICU admission rates, regional disparities, and factors associated with mortality in Thai children with PARDS.

Methods

A nationwide retrospective study was conducted using National Health Security Office (NHSO) data from 2015 to 2022. Children aged 1 month to < 18 years with a diagnosis of PARDS (ICD-10-TM code J80) were included. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with mortality, reported as adjusted relative risk (ARR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results

Among 4,241 patients, the prevalence of PARDS ranged from 29.8 to 37.2 per 100

SUBMITTER: Uppala R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12255122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature