TABLE 1.
Study inclusion/exclusion criteria.
| Inclusion criteria |
|---|
| Primary diagnosis of asthma AND age >2 to <18 years old at time of admission to the hospital. |
| Primary diagnosis of pneumonia AND age >2 months and <18 years at time of admission to the hospital. |
| Primary diagnosis of bronchiolitis AND age <2 years at time of admission to the hospital. |
| Exclusion criteria and rationale |
| Secondary diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 (due to lack of evidence-based guidelines on management). |
| Transfer in from or out to an inpatient facility (due to inability to accurately determine length of hospital stay). |
| Pre-existing chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, airway anomalies, immunodeficiency, or neurologic disorders.a |
a
The pathway intervention excludes these children because it is intended for routine management of the targeted respiratory conditions, not for children who have underlying chronic illness.