Research Article

Implementing an Oxygen Supplementation and Monitoring Protocol on Inpatient Pediatric Bronchiolitis: An Exercise in Deimplementation

Table 1

Clinical practices discouraged on initiation of protocol.

DiscouragedEncouraged

Chest radiographyWeaning flow and
Viral panel testingAccepting saturation of >90% if child does not appear distressed
Blood draws for laboratory testingDiscontinuing supplemental gas flow when patient is on room air
-Agonist therapyCalling the physician for any perception of deterioration
SteroidsSpot checks in pulse oximetry
Antibiotic therapyā€‰