Guide for Determining Guideline Consistency of Treatment
Diagnosis | Guideline Treatment | |
---|---|---|
Oseltamivir | Antibiotics | |
Influenza positive (PCR confirmed or final clinical diagnosis) | Consistent (<48 hours onset) | Inconsistent |
No influenza, but high risk for pneumonia or other bacterial infection diagnosis | Inconsistent | Consistent |
No influenza, low risk for pneumonia and no bacterial infection diagnosis | Inconsistent | Inconsistent |
PCR, polymerase chain reaction.