Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital

This study tested a nurse-led approach using a brain-wave monitor (BIS) to guide sedation in 88 children on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal was to see if this method could reduce time spent under- or over-sedated, lower sedative drug doses, and shorten hospital stays. Res…

This study tested whether adding a decongestant nasal spray for the first 5 days to standard steroid spray helps children aged 4–18 with persistent allergic rhinitis. 76 children participated, comparing the combination to steroid spray alone over 4 weeks. The goal was to see if t…

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 time on oxygen, hospital stay, and costs. The study comp…

This study looked at 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 (PICU). 64 children were involved, and nurses in one group received extra training. The …

This study looked at 40 children on breathing machines for a severe lung condition called pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (pARDS). Researchers compared two methods of measuring oxygen levels to see which one better reflects lung damage. The goal was to find a more a…

This study tested whether an automatic device (IntelliCuff) is better than manual checks for keeping the cuff pressure of breathing tubes in the right range for children in intensive care. 32 children on ventilators were monitored for 24 hours with each method. The goal was to se…