iHuman cases
Classic symptoms of flu - ANS fever
cough
muscle aches (myalgias)
fatigue
In what timeframe from onset of flu symptoms should you start antivirals? - ANS
ideally within 24 hours, but best results generally if you start within 24-48 hours
of disease onset
Influenza treatment - ANS Antiviral if indicated
Tylenol as needed for fever, headache and myalgia
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin as needed for cough
Rest & hydration
Avoid contact with others, hand hygiene
Encourage flu shot annually
When should someone return to the clinic after being diagnoses with flu? - ANS
F/u if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours, if headache worsens or if SOB
develops
When should you do flu testing? - ANS Usually influenza is a clinical diagnosis.
But you should test:
if it will change your management
if the person is hospitalized
if it will prevent unnecessary antibiotics
if it will help prevent disease transmission (ex. communal living)
Who should receive antivirals (ostelmavir) for influenza? - ANS those with
severe illness
those at high risk of complications
those who are hospitalized
Classic symptoms of flu - ANS fever
cough
muscle aches (myalgias)
fatigue
In what timeframe from onset of flu symptoms should you start antivirals? - ANS
ideally within 24 hours, but best results generally if you start within 24-48 hours
of disease onset
Influenza treatment - ANS Antiviral if indicated
Tylenol as needed for fever, headache and myalgia
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin as needed for cough
Rest & hydration
Avoid contact with others, hand hygiene
Encourage flu shot annually
When should someone return to the clinic after being diagnoses with flu? - ANS
F/u if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours, if headache worsens or if SOB
develops
When should you do flu testing? - ANS Usually influenza is a clinical diagnosis.
But you should test:
if it will change your management
if the person is hospitalized
if it will prevent unnecessary antibiotics
if it will help prevent disease transmission (ex. communal living)
Who should receive antivirals (ostelmavir) for influenza? - ANS those with
severe illness
those at high risk of complications
those who are hospitalized
