An Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is diagnosed when certain findings are present. It is considered severe (SARI) if the patient requires hospitalization.
Is there evidence of an acute respiratory infection? (Decision)Decision Logic (Decision Table)
Is there evidence of an acute respiratory infection? |
U | Number of features of an acute respiratory infection | Is there evidence of an acute respiratory infection? | Description | |
"Yes", "No" | ||||
1 | 3 | "Yes" | ||
2 | <3 | "No" | ||
References (Knowledge Source)Description
World Health Organization. Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is suspected. Interim guidance. 2020. WHO/bCoV/Clinical/2020.2
Number of features of an acute respiratory infection (Decision)Decision Logic (Decision Table)
Number of features of an acute respiratory infection |
C+ | Cough | Recent onset | Elevated body temperature | Number of features of an acute respiratory infection | Description | |
"Yes", "No" | ||||||
1 | false | - | - | 0 | ||
2 | true | - | - | 1 | ||
3 | - | false | - | 0 | ||
4 | - | true | - | 1 | ||
5 | - | - | "Yes" | 1 | ||
6 | - | - | "No" | 0 | ||
Cough (Input Data)