Figure 2.
Respiratory viruses (including respiratory syncytial virus [RSV]) management approach: respiratory virus treatment flow chart.
* Molecular detection or shell vial culture
** Oseltamivir or aerosolized ribavirin + IVIg may be beneficial
***Aerosolized ribavirin (2 g over 3 hrs, TID × 7 d) may be indicated in NPT(+) for RSV
Abbreviations: NPT, nasopharyngeal wash or swab; CXR, chest radiograph; BAL, bronchial alveolar lavage