Sevoflurane-induction via the Flow-i ventilator in the pediatric intensive care unit for the treatment of status asthmaticus: a case report and literature review

The use of inhaled anesthetic gases and advanced anesthesia machines can diversify and enhance treatment for patients with refractory status asthmaticus. With continuous monitoring of hemodynamics, anesthesia machines may be an integral therapeutic option for treating refractory status asthmaticus within the PICU without the need for extracorporeal life support.