Acute breathing problems are a common reason for children to be admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit, and many of these children need breathing support without a breathing tube. High-Velocity Nasal Insufflation (HVNI) and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP) are commonly used to help children breathe, but there is limited information comparing how well they work and how comfortable they are for children. This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes and tolerability of HVNI and nCPAP in children aged 1 month to 5 years with acute respiratory distress admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit, using clinical assessment and lung ultrasound findings.
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Improvement in lung aeration assessed by lung ultrasound score
Timeframe: At Baseline, pre procedural , 48 hours .