Table 1.

Guide for Determining Guideline Consistency of Treatment

DiagnosisGuideline Treatment
OseltamivirAntibiotics
Influenza positive (PCR confirmed or final clinical diagnosis)Consistent (<48 hours onset)Inconsistent
No influenza, but high risk for pneumonia or other bacterial infection diagnosisInconsistentConsistent
No influenza, low risk for pneumonia and no bacterial infection diagnosisInconsistentInconsistent
  • PCR, polymerase chain reaction.