Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital

This study tested whether using a nasal decongestant spray for the first 5 days, along with a standard steroid spray, helps children aged 4-18 with persistent allergic rhinitis feel better faster. 76 children participated, and researchers measured symptoms, nasal airflow, and qua…

This study tested whether a special brain-wave monitor (BIS) could help nurses give the right amount of sedation to children on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. 88 children took part, and the goal was to see if using the monitor led to less time with too much or too…

This study tested a nurse-led weaning protocol for high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy in 150 infants aged 1-24 months hospitalized with bronchiolitis. The goal was to see if a structured weaning plan could reduce the time on HFNC, shorten hospital stays, and lower cost…

This study looked at 40 children with a serious lung condition called ARDS. Researchers compared a new way to measure lung injury (oxygen stretch index) with the standard method (oxygenation index). The goal was to see which measure better reflects lung damage, which could help d…

This study tested whether teaching nurses how to read ventilator waveforms and manage alarms could reduce breathing problems in children on ventilators in the pediatric intensive care unit. Sixty-four children were included, and nurses in one unit received special training while …

This study tested whether an automatic device (IntelliCuff) or manual checks by nurses better maintain safe air pressure in breathing tubes for 32 children in intensive care. The goal was to see which method keeps pressure in the ideal range and reduces nurse workload. Results wi…