Resource utilization patterns using non-invasive ventilation in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the frequency of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and endotracheal intubation use in neonates diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS); to describe resources utilization (length of stay (LOS), charges, costs) among NIV and intubated RDS groups.

Study design

Retrospective study from the national Kid's Inpatient Database of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, for the years 1997-2012. Propensity scoring and multivariate regression analysis used to describe differences.

Results

A total of 595,254 out of 42,912,090 cases were identified with RDS. There was an increase in NIV use from 6% in 1997 to 17% in 2012. After matching, patients receiving NIV only were associated with shorter LOS: (95%CI) 25 (25.3,25.7) vs. 35 (34.2,34.9) days,

SUBMITTER: Chavez TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8362839 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature