NGUYÊN NHÂN VÀ KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ VIÊM PHỔI NẶNG Ở TRẺ EM TẠI BỆNH VIỆN NHI TRUNG ƯƠNG

Abstract

Severe pneumonia (SP) is the main cause of death in children under 5 years old. Early identification of causes and early treatment of pneumonia play an important role in minimizing complications as well as treatment costs for patients. Objective: To describe the etiology and the results of treatment of severe pneumonia in children from 2 months to 5 years old. Study subjects: 128 patients from 2 months to 5 years old with SP were hospitalized at the Respiratory Center of  National Children’s Hospital from July 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024. Methods: There was a cross-sectional study. Results: 76.6% of microbiological pathogen was found among 128 children hospitalized with SP,  in which,  viruses were 31,3%, bacteria were 18,7% and co-infections were 26,6%. RSV and H.influenzae were the most common causes. The average duration of oxygen therapy and treatment were 7.6±6.1 days and 10.8±6.3 days, respectively. Treatment results: 88.3% of patients had cured/improved. Conclusion: RSV and H.influenzae were most common microorganisms pathogen causing SP in children from 2 months to 5 years old. The treatment success rate was 88.3%.