Table 1 Key clinical recommendations from the Australasian Bronchiolitis Guideline
Clinical intervention | NHMRC strength of recommendation | GRADE quality of evidence | Guideline recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
Salbutamol | A | Strong | Do not administer salbutamol |
Antibiotics | B | Conditional | Do not use antibiotics |
Glucocorticoids | B | Strong | Do not administer systemic or local glucocorticoids (nebulised, oral, intramuscular or intravenous) |
Adrenaline | B | Strong | Do not administer adrenaline (nebulised, intramuscular or intravenous) |
Chest x-ray | D | Conditional | Chest x-ray is not routinely indicated |