Exploring the Use of a Common Data Model to Evaluate Intensive Care Unit
Admission Risk in Pediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Abstract
Background: RSV infection poses a threat of severe lower
respiratory tract illness in children. We investigated RSV-related ICU
admissions and risk factors among Korean children. Methods: A
retrospective study using EMR transformed into OMOP CDM was conducted
across three Korean tertiary centers from 2008 to 2022. Pediatric
patients hospitalized with RSV infection were analyzed to identify ICU
admission risks. Results: Among 33,674 children aged 0–9 years
tested, 4.5% were RSV positive, peaking in <10-month-olds. Of
1,529 RSV-positive cases, 29 required ICU, mainly <5 months.
Logistic regression showed varying ICU admission odds across age groups.
Gestational age < 27 weeks and extremely low birth weight had
notably higher odds, with 28–36 weeks’ gestation and LBW also
significant. Conclusion: This study, utilizing OMOP CDM, uncovers
critical risk factors for severe RSV infection in children. Future
multi-institutional research can enhance our understanding of these
factors.