Respiratory Infections

Most patients with acute bronchitis could be managed using the Respiratory Tract Infection Template. 

The Acute Bronchitis template is used mainly to help identify the small number of patients who might benefit from antibiotics (based on the NICE guidance). 

How to Access:

In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Acute Bronchitis – CDRC’ and select the following template:

Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Acute Bronchitis – CDRC’, this will return the aforementioned template.

Acute Bronchitis Template

The panel on the right shows relevant information for that patient. 

The Bronchiolitis template provides guidance for the diagnosis and management of Bronchiolitis 

How to Access:

In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Bronchiolitis – CDRC’ and select the following template:

Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Bronchiolitis – CDRC’, this will return the aforementioned template.

Bronchiolitis Template

The Croup template provides guidance to allow accurate assessment of severity and to plan management. 

How to Access:

In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Croup – CDRC’ and select the following template:

Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Croup – CDRC’, this will return the aforementioned template.

Croup Template

There are links to the CKS guidance and a patient information leaflet that helps with explanation and safety-netting. 

Key history, examination and values should be recorded on the generic Respiratory Tract Infection template.

How to Access:

In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Pneumonia – CDRC’ and select the following template:

Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Pneumonia – CDRC’, this will return the aforementioned template.

Pneumonia Template

When the pneumonia template is launched the correct tab will be displayed based on whether the patient is under or over 12. 

Key history, examination and values should be recorded on the generic RTI template. 

The adult and older child template allows rapid calculation of the CURB65 score with guidance below that on management, antibiotic treatment and follow up. 

The younger child template is used mainly to provide guidance for diagnosis and management. 

How to Access:

In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) – CDRC’ and select the following template:

Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) – CDRC’, this will return the aforementioned template.

RTI Template

The Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) template is designed to facilitate: 

• Accurate and consistent coding 
• Quick data entry 
• Accurate assessment of severity (including screening for sepsis) 
• Appropriate use of antibiotics 
• Patient education and self-care 
• The ability to provide information prescriptions as easily as medication 

For clinicians that prefer free text entry, it could be used simply as a reference for information about diagnosis and management. 

The majority of RTIs seen in primary care could be managed using the RTI home tab.  This allows you to record key history, examination and numeric readings.  There are quick links to allow  

• more structured recording of history and examination 
• Screening for sepsis and serious illness in children Sepsis 
• Recording of patient or parental smoking and smoking cessation advice 
• Navigation to templates for managing specific URTIs or LRTIs (use the buttons at the bottom of the page 

How to Access:

In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Viral Wheeze – CDRC’ and select the following template:

Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Viral Wheeze – CDRC’, this will return the aforementioned template.

Viral Wheeze Template

Viral Wheeze Template is used to provide guidance of the diagnosis and management of a Viral Wheeze.