[Acute bronchiolitis clinical practice guidelines: Description of the metodological process]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Practice Guidelines

Context:

• Acute bronchiolitis is the most frequent lower respiratory tract infection in infants.
• Management of acute bronchiolitis remains a subject of clinical controversy.
• There is a need for standardized recommendations for pediatric respiratory infections.

Purpose:

• To describe the systematic methodological process for developing a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for acute bronchiolitis.
• To provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of acute bronchiolitis.
• To assist healthcare practitioners and inform patient decisions regarding acute bronchiolitis management.

Summary:

• The development of a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for acute bronchiolitis was undertaken due to its high prevalence and management controversies.
• The guideline focuses on systematically developed recommendations for practitioners and patients.
• The described methodology ensures a rigorous approach to creating evidence-based clinical guidance for this common infant condition.

Impact:

• Establish standardized, evidence-based recommendations for the management of acute bronchiolitis.
• Improve clinical decision-making for healthcare providers treating infants with this respiratory infection.
• Potentially reduce variability in care and optimize health outcomes for infants with acute bronchiolitis.