Reducing Avoidable Transfer Delays in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for Status Asthmaticus Patients.

Introduction: Status asthmaticus (acute severe asthma) is one of the most common reasons for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admission. Accordingly, ensuring optimal throughput for patients admitted with status asthmaticus is essential for optimizing PICU capacity. Few studies specifically address effective methods to reduce delays related to PICU discharge.