Bronchiolitis – AHS Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment Algorithm

Overview

The ACH Pediatric Provincial Bronchiolitis Algorithm, developed with Alberta Health Services, promotes a “Less is Best” approach focused on supportive care and minimizing unnecessary interventions like routine chest X-rays, bronchodilators, and antibiotics. At Alberta Children’s Hospital, it’s implemented through audit and feedback sessions, clinician education, and continuous monitoring, resulting in reduced use of low-value treatments and shorter hospital stays without increased readmissions. Its success has driven a province-wide rollout to standardize bronchiolitis care and improve outcomes across Alberta.