Guideline
UPDATE - 2022 Italian guidelines on the management of bronchiolitis in infants.
- Bronchiolitis
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Non-invasive ventilation and high flow
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory
Summary
Updated 2022 Italian national guidance on the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis in infants, spanning primary care and hospital settings. It reaffirms that diagnosis is clinical and management is largely supportive, centred on fluid and respiratory support, while advising against bronchodilators, corticosteroids and antibiotics. Emphasis is placed on de-implementation of non-evidence-based interventions, clinician and parent education, and implementation strategies to standardise care. Infants with risk factors such as prematurity, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease or immunodeficiency are highlighted as at risk of severe disease.
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