Survey of Practice Variations in Management of Acute Viral Bronchiolitis in India (PRERNI-PAVB Survey)

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sahil Vikas, Suresh Kumar Angurana, Jayashree Muralidharan, Simon Craig, Indumathy Santhanam, Raghavendra Narayan Vanaki, Bharat Choudhary, Mounika Reddy
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-25221
Cited by: 1
References: 30

Abstract

Background and aims: To identify the practice variations in the management of acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) in different healthcare settings across India. Methods: This online survey was conducted over 2½ months (May-July 2025) involving healthcare professionals (pediatricians, emergency physicians, and pediatric intensivists) working in different healthcare settings in India. Questions were related to demographic profile, caseload and seasonal variations, diagnosis, admission/discharge criteria, and treatment. Results: = 25) guidelines, and only 36 have a written policy/flowchart in the unit for management of AVB. Conclusion: We noted wide variations in the diagnosis, severity assessment, investigations, treatment, and adherence to guidelines for AVB. However, the majority of respondents use antibiotics sometimes or rarely.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Respiratory viral infections research Viral Infections and Immunology Research Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Volume
30
Issue
6
Pages
523–529
Publication date
23 June 2026
Language
EN