By vgreene, 24 December, 2014 C:Single or few observational studies or multiple studies w/ inconsistent findings/major limitations
By vgreene, 24 December, 2014 B:Trials/diagnostic studies w/ minor limitations; consistent findings from multiple observational studies
By vgreene, 24 December, 2014 A:Intervention—well-designed trials, meta-analyses; Diagnosis—independent gold standard studies
By vgreene, 24 December, 2014 Antibiotics: Do not administer antibiotics unless concomitant bacterial infxn present/strongly suspected [B/S]; antibiotics may be justified in mechanical ventilation. Refer to AAP AOM guidelines if otitis media suspected.
By vgreene, 24 December, 2014 Hypertonic saline: Do not administer in the ED [B/M]; may administer nebulized hypertonic saline to hospitalized pts, but only in settings where average LOS is >72 h [B/W]