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The discussed document encompasses two medical correspondence sections addressing specific studies related to intubation practices and treatment in pediatric bronchiolitis.<br /><br />In the first section, a response from Drs. Xue, Li, and Liu critiques a multicenter randomized trial that looks into the effectiveness of ramped versus sniffing positions during endotracheal intubation in critically ill adults. The critics question several aspects of the study including the adjustments of bed height for patient positioning and the allowance for external laryngeal manipulation to enhance the laryngeal view. The response confirms both procedural accommodations, elucidating that these adjustments were, indeed, part of the study protocol. Furthermore, the discussion emphasizes the importance of the operator's prior experience with specific intubation devices, revealing that the average study participant had completed nearly 60 total intubations, with about 30 of those using the specific devices employed in the study. This was pivotal in addressing concerns about operator competence across different methodologies used in the intubation process.<br /><br />The second section addresses a letter to the editor regarding a study by Alansari et al. on using magnesium sulfate for treating bronchiolitis in infants. The responding authors highlight findings that there was no significant difference in discharge readiness time between those administered magnesium sulfate versus a placebo. They also observe an unexpected higher incidence of post-discharge hospitalization for those in the magnesium group, particularly among infants with eczema or a familial history of asthma. The respondents express concerns about potential confusions due to inconsistencies in reported epinephrine dosing and the inclusion of children potentially misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with bronchial asthma. They note the scarcity of research on magnesium sulfate's use in acute bronchiolitis, suggesting clinicians rely primarily on oxygen therapy.

Keywords

intubation practices

pediatric bronchiolitis

ramped position

sniffing position

endotracheal intubation

magnesium sulfate

bronchiolitis treatment

laryngeal view

operator competence

multicenter trial