CDRC’s resources on SystmOne can support you with the following Respiratory Infections:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory Tract Infection
- Viral Wheeze
Acute Bronchitis
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’ and select the following template:
Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Acute Bronchitis’, this will return the aforementioned template.
Acute Bronchitis Template
The panel on the right shows relevant information for that patient.
Bronchiolitis
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’ and select the following template:
Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Bronchiolitis’, this will return the aforementioned template.
Bronchiolitis Template
Croup
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’ and select the following template:
Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Croup’, 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.
Pneumonia
How to Access:
In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Pneumonia’ and select the following template:
Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Pneumonia’, 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.
Respiratory Tract Infection
How to Access:
In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘RTI’ and select the following template:
Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘RTI’, 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
Viral Wheeze
How to Access:
In the lower left hand corner use the search bar, type in ‘Acute Bronchitis’ and select the following template:
Alternatively, press F12 and search for ‘Acute Bronchitis’, 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.
