Abstract
Management of Acute Bronchiolitis, Guidelines Vs Practice; An Inner-City Community Hospital Experience
Highlights
Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalization among infants, and inpatient management varies among pediatricians
In 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised against routine use of chest X-rays (CXR), blood cultures (BC), and antibiotics in bronchiolitis management
The mean age (SD) age was 11 (6) months with 66% (n = 132) being males. 15% tested positive for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Summary
Background: Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalization among infants, and inpatient management varies among pediatricians. In 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised against routine use of chest X-rays (CXR), blood cultures (BC), and antibiotics in bronchiolitis management. Methods: A retrospective chart review of visits of children 2–24 months of age with a discharge diagnosis of bronchiolitis was performed. Multivariable adjusted logistic regression models were used to determine predictors of performing CXR and/or BC and the use of antibiotics.
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