Flu season has arrived, and we need to be thinking about who to test and who to treat. Full guide HERE But don’t forget MERS!!
Q1. Do you suspect Flu?
- Fever
- Coryza
- Arthralgia and/or Myalgia
- Malaise
- GI symptoms – with or without signs of respiratory/other involvement e.g. CN
Yes! – Respiratory precautions
- Isolated in a side room
- Surgical face mask worn on entry to room + gloves and apron
- FFP3 mask or hood worn for aerosol generating procedures
- Bare below the elbow / good quality hand hygiene
- Proceed to Q2
