Pediatric Respiratory — Clinical Practice Guideline
AAP Bronchiolitis Guideline (2014): Diagnosis, Management & Prevention
Read the American Academy of Pediatrics bronchiolitis guideline for evidence-based diagnosis, management, and prevention. This PulmTools resource page embeds the full PDF for quick access and adds practical highlights, FAQ-style summaries, and links to related respiratory care tools.
At-a-Glance Highlights
- Applies to infants and young children with bronchiolitis, commonly caused by RSV.
- Clinical diagnosis is emphasized; routine labs and chest radiography are often unnecessary.
- Supportive care comes first, with oxygen and escalation based on severity and local protocols.
- Routine bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics are generally discouraged in uncomplicated bronchiolitis.
- Prevention focuses on hygiene, exposure reduction, and immunoprophylaxis when appropriate.
For exact recommendations and evidence grading, refer to the full bronchiolitis guideline PDF above.
Why this bronchiolitis guideline matters
Bronchiolitis remains one of the most common pediatric respiratory illnesses seen in urgent care, emergency departments, inpatient pediatrics, and respiratory therapy practice. The AAP bronchiolitis guideline is widely referenced for deciding when supportive care is enough, when oxygen therapy is needed, and which commonly used treatments are not routinely recommended.
If you are studying pediatric respiratory care, this page works best as a quick-reference hub: read the guideline, then move into gas exchange and oxygenation tools to reinforce the physiology behind escalation decisions.
Related PulmTools calculators & guides
Use these tools and articles to connect bronchiolitis management with oxygenation assessment, acid-base interpretation, and bedside respiratory decision-making.
FAQ
What is the AAP bronchiolitis guideline?
It is the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of bronchiolitis, originally published in 2014.
Does the guideline focus on supportive care?
Yes. The bronchiolitis guideline emphasizes supportive care and clinical assessment while discouraging many routine tests and medications in uncomplicated cases.
Can I download the bronchiolitis guideline PDF here?
Yes. This PulmTools resource page includes both an embedded PDF viewer and a direct download link.