Table 5.
Characteristics of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-tested and non RSV-tested bronchiolitis hospitalizations (matched very preterm group)
| Characteristics of bronchiolitis hospitalizations | Tested for RSV (n = 33) | Not tested for RSV (n = 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Length of hospital stay (days) | ||
| Mean (s.d.) | 6·4 (3·1) | 2·4 (1·6) |
| Median | 5·0 | 2·0 |
| Min–Max | 2·0–13·0 | 0·0–5·0 |
| Non-medicinal therapeutic care (n, %) | ||
| Yes | 31 (93·9) | 6 (75·0) |
| No | 2 (6·1) | 2 (25·0) |
| Type of care* (n, %) | ||
| Perfusion or parenteral nutrition | 11 (33·3) | — |
| Enteral nutrition with stomach tube | 10 (30·3) | 3 (37·5) |
| Oxygen therapy | 18 (54·5) | 1 (12·5) |
| Assisted breathing | 1 (3·0) | — |
| Non-invasive ventilation | 5 (15·2) | — |
| Respiratory physiotherapy | 19 (57·6) | 3 (37·5) |
*
For each hospitalization, several types of care could have been required.